Nigeria, March 23 -- A journalist with Albarka Radio, Mohammed Adamu, was allegedly assaulted by police officers while covering the Eid Durbar celebration in Bununu, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

WikkiTimes reported that the incident occurred on Saturday when Mr Adamu, alongside other journalists and an information officer, arrived at the venue to cover the event but was stopped by a police officer while heading to the designated media area.

Mr Adamu alleged that the situation escalated after he identified himself as a reporter.

"I tried to identify myself as a journalist, but he started hurling insults at me. Even as I told him I am a reporter, he began beating me. Other officers whom I knew joined in assaulting...