The recent attack on the Nation Newspapers, Complete sports and TVC in Lagos by alleged  Anti Sars protesters has been described  as an attack on  democracy  by Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare.

Speaking  during a  visit  to the  premises of the Nation newspapers  and TVC in Lagos, Mr. Dare said” Im shocked and  saddened by the unwarranted  attack on these two media houses where  some of the  best media practitioners   in the industry work.  Some  are my Senior Colleagues, others  my contemporaries, and some juniors. We were together at the vanguard  of fighting  the military to enthrone democracy.  This act of vandalism  and arson was not what we fought for. This action is simply unacceptable and  unfortunate. The losses are very  colossal, but thank God no life was lost. I sympathise  with the  Managements of these two media houses and call on law enforcement  agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. We canot build a great nation by  the wanton destruction of  institutions  that deepen our  values”

In his response, Managing Director  of  the  Nation Newspapers  Mr. Victor Ifieje thanked the Minister for his  concern and solidarity.

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He said the attack was carried out in a  commando style by men who rode  on a bicycle. “We are grateful for your  visit and support  at a very trying  period for the media.The arsonists shot at Windows, burnt cars and vandalised our office. Further  attack  and looting was repelled by the Police, Civil Defence Corps and others.”

Signed: John Joshua -Akanji Special  Adviser, Media Minister of Youth and Sports Development .