Tobinco Media Group Petitions Authorities Over Assault on Bullet TV Journalists During Laboma Demolition
Tobinco Media Group (TMG) has condemned the alleged assault of three Bullet TV journalists by private security operatives during a demolition exercise at Laboma Beach in Accra on September 15, 2026.
In Brief
- •Tobinco Media Group (TMG) has condemned the alleged assault of three Bullet TV journalists by private security operatives during a demolition exercise at Laboma Beach in Accra on September 15, 2026.
- •The journalists, Philip Abutiate, Ohenenana Ofori Amanfo, and cameraman Bernard Gyamfi, were covering the demolition when they were allegedly denied entry by security personnel.
- •TMG alleges that two private security operatives physically assaulted Abutiate, seized and smashed his microphone, and attempted to take his phone, while also pushing Gyamfi onto the road.
- •TMG has petitioned the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), and National Media Commission (NMC) to investigate the incident and hold those responsible accountable.
- •The media group has also called on the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) to clarify its role in the incident and ensure that state-sanctioned operations do not result in intimidation or violence towards journalists.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of journalists covering government-sanctioned demolition exercises, particularly when private security operatives are involved. It also raises concerns about the legality and conduct of private security personnel operating within protected buffer zones. The petition to the authorities underscores the need for accountability and protection for journalists in such sensitive operations.
Key Details
- Date of Incident
- September 15, 2026
- Location
- Laboma Beach, Accra
- Journalists Assaulted
- Philip Abutiate, Ohenenana Ofori Amanfo, Bernard Gyamfi
- Authorities Petitioned
- Ghana Police Service, Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), National Media Commission (NMC)
- Additional Petition
- Ministry of the Interior, La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA)
Context & Background
Laboma Beach is located within the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon, which is subject to periodic demolition exercises to manage environmental and safety concerns. The presence of private security operatives during such exercises has been a point of contention, with concerns over their legality and potential for intimidation.
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