Bauchi state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has organised a round table meeting with the police and reporters from media organizations in the state.
The meeting which was chaired by the NUJ chairman Comrade Umar Sa’idu held yesterday at the NUJ secretariat where the police and members of the press addressed some communication gaps between them.
At the end of the meeting a communique was issued out where it observed that there is need for the police and journalists to collaborate for a better working relationship.
Journalists especially crime reporters were urged to be professional in their approach when seeking information from the police on crime issues.
The meeting also resolved that henceforth the police should ensure that information is given to journalists on time and advised journalists to always be discipline and trustworthy in their approach to investigate and disseminating information to build trust with the police.
The police command represented by the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Ahmed Wakili pleadged its commitment and willingness to partner with Journalists for a better working relationship.
The participants commended the state council of the NUJ for the good initiative in organizing the meeting which was first of its kind and commended the police for the cordial working relationship with Journalists in the state.
Bauchi State council of the NUJ promised to make such interactive meeting with the police on quarterly basis for smooth operation in the state.