Journalists Mohammed Adamu, Soji Omotunde, Jenkins Alumona, Onome Osifo-Whiskey, Ben Adaji and Akinwumi Adesokan were released from custody in April 1998. No reason was given for their arrest or release. Adetokunbo Fakeye, Babafemi Ojudu and Rafiu Salau of The News magazine remain in detention.
