Channels Television’s reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was kidnapped near his residence at Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday, has regained his freedom.
He was said to have been released around 10pm on Friday.
His attackers reportedly accosted him at gunpoint, whisking him away in his car.
It was reported that the hoodlums contacted his wife, demanding N30 million as ransom.
Few hours after the incident, the kidnap of Rogers took over the media space, with different groups calling for his unconditional release.
It is not clear if any ransom was paid for his release.
One of his colleagues with Channels TV in Port Harcourt, Charles Oporum, confirmed his release to our correspondent on Friday.
“Yes, he has been released. He was released about an hour ago, and he has reunited with his family,” Oporum said.
The management of the television station, in a short statement, also confirmed the development.
The statement read, “Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted last night in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has been freed.
“We thank our viewers and all those who expressed concern over the unfortunate incident.”
Rogers is the Government House, Port Harcourt correspondent for Channels TV.
The Rivers State Police Command is yet to make an official statement on the incident.
