The European Union on Monday expressed its «strong condemnation» of the murder of the well-known Cameroonian radio broadcaster, Martinez Zogo, following his abduction last week by a group of unidentified men.
«It is essential that a thorough investigation, already announced by the authorities, clarifies all the circumstances of this murder and that those responsible are brought to justice,» the European diplomacy said in a statement.
In this regard, the department headed by Josep Borrell has insisted on the «crucial role» played by free and independent media in Cameroon and the rest of the world to have «democratic and free» societies.
The lifeless body of the Cameroonian journalist was found this Sunday near the capital, Yaoundé, less than a week after his abduction on Tuesday by a group of unidentified men.
Zogo, head of the privately-owned radio station Amplitude FM, was abducted near his home in the Cameroonian capital, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPP) said at the time. He had recently reported on alleged embezzlement in public sector procurement that benefited a prominent businessman.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
