The seventh reported invasion of investigative journalist Ibanga Isine's farm has renewed concerns over the enforcement of Akwa Ibom's anti-open-grazing law, as authorities promise harsher prosecution of offending herders.

A magistrate has recused himself from the closely watched anti-open grazing case involving investigative journalist Ibanga Isine after weeks of controversy over courtroom conduct and access, raising fresh questions about transparency and the administration of justice in Akwa Ibom.