Event Brief
Togolese journalist kidnapped and assaulted in mistaken ID
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged Togolese authorities to investigate the kidnapping and assault of journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo. Armed men seized him on September 5 and released him hours later after realizing they had targeted the wrong man.
WHO: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
WHAT: CPJ called for an investigation into the kidnapping and assault of journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo, after he was released hours later for mistaken identity.
WHEN: Sep 5, 2026
WHERE: Togo
WHY: Armed men kidnapped and assaulted Kodjo after targeting the wrong man.
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