Channels Television reporter Joshua Rogers has been released from captivity after being abducted in Rivers State. Rogers was kidnapped on Thursday night around 9 pm, reportedly after being trailed to his residence. His assailants accosted him at gunpoint, taking him away in his car.
Following the abduction, his wife was contacted by the kidnappers, who demanded a ransom of N30 million. The incident quickly garnered widespread attention, with various groups calling for his safe return. It remains unclear whether any ransom was paid for his release.
Rogers was later seen at his elder brother's residence, surrounded by family and friends singing praises to God. The Rivers State Police Command has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Rogers's release has relieved his loved ones and colleagues, highlighting the dangers journalists face in their line of work.
