On Wednesday, several journalists traveling from Lagos to Uyo to cover the Super Eagles’ match against Libya were abducted by gunmen along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State
Sources indicated that the attackers flagged down the bus transporting the journalists and forced them into a nearby bush.
While the exact number of abducted journalists remains unclear, reports suggest that at least 10 individuals were taken during the ambush.
The police spokesperson for Anambra State, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack but provided limited details at the time.
He stated that a joint security team had been dispatched to the area to track down the gunmen and secure the release of the victims.
An hour after confirming the abduction, Mr. Ikenga reported that six of the kidnapped journalists had been rescued by the security team.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining abducted journalist. The identities of those rescued have not yet been disclosed.
The abduction is the latest in a series of security incidents that have plagued Anambra State and the wider southeast region of Nigeria.
This incident is the latest in a series of security incidents plaguing Anambra State and the wider southeast region of Nigeria. The Nigerian government has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of orchestrating many attacks, but IPOB denies involvement.
Despite the incident, the Super Eagles’ match against Libya is still scheduled for Friday in Uyo.
