In a brazen pre-dawn attack on Friday, unidentified gunmen attacked the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Damaturu, Yobe state, leaving one police officer seriously injured.

The attack was said to have occurred exactly at 2:00am on September 19, 2025, when armed assailants targeted the NUJ Secretariat building.

The gunmen shot the police officer stationed to guard the premises in the leg.

Blueprint gathered that the injured officer was promptly rushed to the emergency unit of the Police Hospital in Damaturu, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Rajab Ismail Mohammed, Chairman of the NUJ Yobe Council, Rajab Ismail Mohammed, described the incident as “unfortunate and scary” for journalists operating in the state.

He emphasised the incident’s psychological impact on media professionals who already work in challenging environments.

“This attack represents not just an assault on a security guard but an intimidation tactic against the press corps in Yobe state. We call on security agencies to immediately launch a comprehensive investigation into this matter and ensure those responsible are brought to justice,” he said.