Crime
Kidnapped Channels TV Reporter, Joshua Rogers, regains freedom
Channels TV reporter in Rivers, who was abducted on Thursday night in Port Harcourt by gunmen, Joshua Rogers, is free.
He regained his freedom about 10pm on Friday.
Rogers’ colleague who also works with Channels TV in Port Harcourt, Charles Oporu, spoke on the development.
His words: “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 reads: “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 concerns over the unfortunate incident.”
Rogers is the Government House, Port Harcourt correspondent for Channels TV.
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