3 Supersports reporters kidnapped in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria - Gunmen kidnapped three sports journalists Monday working for an African satellite channel in the oil-rich and restive Niger Delta, a region that has seen a lull in violence because of a government amnesty program, a colleague said. The SuperSport journalists, including two Nigerians and one South African, were near Warri on their way to an airport when they were attacked by unknown assailants, SuperSport journalist and announcer Charles Anazodo told The Associated Press. Anazodo said the South Africa-based sports network, distributed by satellite throughout the continent, had yet to receive a ransom demand. ”On their way back to another match venue, they were robbed. A few of them were taken away,” Anazodo said. “The state governors of Imo state and Rivers state are working hard to ensure these guys are found.” A federal police spokesman did not answer repeated calls for comment late Monday night.
September 5th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
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