A crew of DStv sports journalists traveling to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, were attacked and kidnapped along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.
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The Anambra State Police Command confirmed that six of the DSTV crew members have been rescued. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the journalists were traveling from Lagos to Uyo when the incident occurred.
“Joint security forces have successfully rescued six members of the media crew who were abducted while traveling from Lagos to Uyo along Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala,” Ikenga said in a statement shared by Sahara Reporters. He added, “Operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member. Further development shall be communicated.”
In a tragic development, Colin Udoh, a prominent journalist and former SuperSport colleague, confirmed the death of one of the crew members. In a tweet, he shared, “A journalist, one of my former SuperSport colleagues, was killed yesterday when members of the production crew for Friday’s game against Libya were kidnapped on their way to Uyo. Some of the crew have been freed, while at least 2 others are still unaccounted for.”
Efforts are still underway to locate the remaining crew members.
