Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The Nigerian Army has attributed the arrest of Plateau State-based journalist Lawrence Zongo to alleged unauthorised access to a restricted military facility, citing security concerns over his use of Meta smart glasses.

Mr Zongo, a conflict journalist and volunteer reporter with Amnesty International, was arrested on 5 October at a military medical facility within Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, the headquarters of the Army's 3 Division in Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State.

He had reportedly visited the facility to see relatives receiving treatment for injuries sustained in an attack in Bassa Local Government Area of the state.

Amnesty International raised the alarm over his detention on Wednesday, demanding his immediate and un...