Tana River Police Officers, on Tuesday November 3, have arrested Nation Media correspondent Stephen Oduor over a story published on Nation that touched on national security. The story reported the resurgence of Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) in the Coast Region, specifically in Tana River County. MRC, an outlawed group that is regarded as a threat to national security, was reported to be recruiting new members along Mikinduni area of Galole Sub-county. In a video clip that went viral, the journalist is seen pleading for help as the police officer approaches her in a bid to chase the journalist. Royal Media Service (RMS) journalists on Monday October 19, were forced to flee for safety after they were teargassed during a live broadcast.

Source: Daily Nation November 03, 2020 09:33 UTC