Joshua Rogers, a journalist with Channels TV, who was kidnapped near his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers state on Thursday night, has been released by his abductors.
Gatekeepers News reports that Rogers, who had covered the inauguration of a healthcare facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, donated to the state government by Peter Odili, former Governor of Rivers, was returning home when he was abducted.
His abductors reportedly contacted his family and demanded N30 million in ransom.
However, he was released unharmed around 10 pm on Friday, according to his colleague, Charles Oporum.
“Yes, he has been released about an hour ago, and has reunited with his family,” Oporum said.
The Management of the television station also confirmed Rogers’ release in a brief statement.
“Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted last night in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been freed,“ the statement reads.
“We thank our viewers and all those who expressed concern over the unfortunate incident.”
It is, however, unclear whether he was rescued by security forces or if a ransom was paid for his release.
