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Abducted NTA journalist regains freedom
The abducted journalist with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Port Harcourt, Mrs. Chidiebere Onyia, has regained her freedom.
Onyia, a mother of three, was abducted at Woji, Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State last Tuesday.
The journalist was released by her abductors in the early hours of Sunday.
The Spokesman of Rivers State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the release of the journalist.
He said: “Yes, she has been released. It is a Valentine’s gift to journalists. I’m on my way to see her. I will release an official statement later.”
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