#11754. Patterns of violent attacks targeting journalists in Lagos, Nigeria

July 2026publication date
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Abstract:
Despite the fact that transition from military rule to democracy is over two decades, violence targeting journalists still remains a recurring issue. On this basis, this paper aims to examine patterns of violent attacks targeting journalists. This study was descriptive and cross-sectional in design. Social disorganisation theory was deployed as theoretical framework. Data were principally elicited through the in-depth interview method. Multistage sampling techniques were used for the selection of 25 journalists across six media organisations. The results showed that assault on journalists is a common phenomenon in the city, with more cases usually recorded during period of general elections. Three major factors were identified by respondents as underlying violent attacks on journalists. This research not only provides a unique and significant insight into the issue bordering on violent attacks that are being directed at media practitioners it equally puts forward some useful and far-reaching recommendations that can be adopted to effectively address the problem.
Keywords:
Journalism; Journalists; Victimisation; Violence; Violent attacks

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