The abducted Channels Television reporter for Rivers State, Joshua Rogers has regained his freedom.
The management of the television station issued a statement confirming Mr Rogers’ release.
“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,” the brief statement read.
Rogers who was kidnapped at about 9pm on Thursday in front of his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt, regained freedom on Friday night.
The reporter was driving his official Channels Television branded car when the gun-wielding miscreants waylaid him and took him away.
Rogers was said to be returning from his official assignment in Government House after a trip to Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area for a government event when the incident occurred.
The State Police Command is yet to release an official statement on the incident.