The Joint security Forces (JSF), yesterday rescued six out of the eleven sports reporters kidnapped in Anambra State by gunmenThe sports journalists were travelling from Lagos to Uyo to cover the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers between Super Eagles and visiting Mediterranean Knights of Libya slated for today in the Akwa-Ibom State’s capital......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The incident happened at Iseke, Ihiala local government area of the state. The community is one of the nine taken over by secessionist group for some time now
Confirming the rescue of the sports reporters, Anambra state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the search for the remaining kidnapped victims was still ongoing.“Meanwhile, operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the other members. Further development shall be communicated, please, ” he said.
The abduction reportedly occurred on Wednesday while the journalists were en route to Uyo through Iseke, near the Ihiala area of Anambra State.
Reports indicate that approximately 11 journalists were traveling in a bus when they were intercepted by armed assailants.