Kidnapped Channels TV reporter regains freedom

Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted from his residence in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has regained freedom.

The journalist who was forcefully taken away in a Channels Television-branded vehicle, was released around 10 p.m. on Friday, April 12, unharmed, about 24 hours after being abducted from his home in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area of Port Harcourt on Thursday, April 11. 

The management of the television station has confirmed Mr Rogers’ release in a brief statement. It 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.”