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AFCON qualifier: DStv crew abducted, one killed in Anambra

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A crew of DStv sports journalists traveling to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, were attacked and kidnapped along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.

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The Anambra State Police Command confirmed that six of the DSTV crew members have been rescued. According to the commandโ€™s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the journalists were traveling from Lagos to Uyo when the incident occurred.

โ€œJoint security forces have successfully rescued six members of the media crew who were abducted while traveling from Lagos to Uyo along Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala,โ€ Ikenga said in a statement shared by Sahara Reporters. He added, โ€œOperations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member. Further development shall be communicated.โ€

In a tragic development, Colin Udoh, a prominent journalist and former SuperSport colleague, confirmed the death of one of the crew members. In a tweet, he shared, โ€œA journalist, one of my former SuperSport colleagues, was killed yesterday when members of the production crew for Fridayโ€™s game against Libya were kidnapped on their way to Uyo. Some of the crew have been freed, while at least 2 others are still unaccounted for.โ€

Efforts are still underway to locate the remaining crew members.

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