the four journalists, who were kidnapped last weekend
has regained their freedom. Recall that the four men, who are officials
of the Nigerian Union of Journalist, were kidnapped last Sunday on
their way from a meeting of
executive council of Nigerian Union of Journalist in Uyo, Akwa Ibom
State. Their Kidnap necessitated the setting up of a special task force
by federal government, to ensure their release and arrest of their
captor. However, it is uncertain if any ransome were paid for their
release as at press time.However, Nigerian police spokesman. Mr. Emmanuel Ojukwu confirmed the release of
the journalists on Sunday on telephone..
"Yes. They have been rescued by the men of the Nigeria Police Force early
today (Sunday) and we also made some arrests," he told our
correspondent.
Report from huhuonline.com
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