Following her release, Siziba expressed the terror of her experience, recounting, "We were blindfolded the whole time. Imagine when you are blindfolded but you know around you are six guys holding guns. You don't know your fate, what's going to happen next." This statement underscores the fear and uncertainty journalists face when detained under suspicious circumstances.
Kayode Akintemi, News Central's editor-in-chief, voiced strong concerns, stating, "The detention of our colleagues while performing their professional duties is deeply concerning," highlighting the risks journalists face, especially in regions of political unrest.
The Mozambique branch of the Media Institute of Southern Africa demanded immediate action, stating, "The practice of journalism, including in Mozambique, is not a crime and journalists should not be victims of kidnapping or detention," advocating for press freedom and journalist safety.
The urgency in the situation was echoed by MISA's call for a "full and transparent explanation" for the journalists' disappearance, demonstrating how crucial it is to uphold journalistic rights amidst rising dangers.
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