Joshua Rogers, a Channels TV reporter, has gained freedom from his abductors.

Sources confirmed his release on Friday night, hours after details of his abduction went viral.

Gunmen abducted Rogers on Thursday night near his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State.

This happened after he covered the inauguration of a healthcare facility Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State, donated in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA.

He was returning home after the event when his captors abducted him.

These kidnappers called his family and demanded a N30 million ransom.

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Charles Oporum, Rogers’ colleague, told newsmen that the journalist came out unharmed at about 10 pm on Friday.

“Yes, he has been released about an hour ago and has reunited with his family,” Oporum said.

Also, Channels TV’s management confirmed Rogers’ release via a statement.

“Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted last night in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been freed,“ the statement reads.

“We thank our viewers and all those who expressed concern over the unfortunate incident.”

The statement does not indicate whether Rogers was rescued by security operatives or ransom was paid.