The group in a statement made available to by its country director, Professor Yemi Ola said despite the recent arrest of journalists over reports on Buratai, the COAS has a commendable relationship with the media.

He, however, urged journalists to maintain high level of professionalism on issues that that relates to national security.

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His words: "Buratai's strong stance against every act of corruption and his numerous sacrifices for our country where he leads an army that is combating terrorism must have necessitated his legal action against the publication on account of some contents which the Army declared to be against national security and the well-being of troops in the theatre of war.

"It is erroneous to promote the belief that being a member of the pen profession or bearing arms on behalf of the country confers infallibility on individuals to an extent that they are perceived as incapable of erring or that they do not owe the duty of apologizing owing to the long tradition of solidarity which holds their professions together."

recalls that men of the Nigeria Police Force recently arrested Premium Times editor, Dapo Olorunyomi alongside a female journalist, Evelyn Okakwu over a report on The COAS.

Sani Usman, however, denied reports that the media house was sued by the Nigerian Army.