A crew of DStv journalists who were on their way to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knight of Libya were attacked and kidnapped.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the rescue of the abducted journalists to SaharaReporters, said the media crew were kidnapped along Isseke-Orlu Road in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state when they were travelling from Lagos to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
It was also confirmed that one of the crew members lost his life.
Another source who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “The DStv crew heading to Uyo for AFCON match coverage was attacked and kidnapped. A victim was shot dead as the Army rescued seven persons.
“One of them is Kay, a technical crew member, and he is now confirmed dead.”
Source: SaharaReporters
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