The Anambra State Police Command has said that joint security forces led by the command have rescued six sports journalists who were kidnapped in the state while on their way to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the rescue of the abducted journalists to SaharaReporters said that the media crew were kidnapped along Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state when they were traveling from Lagos to Uyo.
Ikenga said, “Joint security forces have successfully rescued six members of the media crew who were abducted while travelling from Lagos to Uyo along Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala.”
The police spokesperson added, “Meanwhile, operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member. Further development shall be communicated.”
It was gathered that the sports journalists were travelling to Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles’ match with Libya in Uyo in the ongoing African Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday.
