Abuja, Nigeria – October 11, 2024: Nigerian police have successfully rescued six members of a media crew who were abducted in southeastern Nigeria while traveling to cover an Africa Cup of Nations match. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Anambra state, a region known for separatist violence.
The kidnapped crew, working for the South African broadcaster Supersport, were traveling from Lagos to Uyo when they were intercepted by armed men along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala.
According to Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson for Anambra state, joint security forces launched a rescue operation that led to the safe return of six crew members. The search for a seventh crew member remains ongoing.
Supersport has not yet issued a statement regarding the kidnapping and rescue.
The southeastern region of Nigeria has been grappling with violence linked to a separatist group seeking to create an independent state for the Igbo ethnic group. Gunmen in the area frequently target security personnel and government officials.
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