Dec. 6, 2024

An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Gregory Maduakolam, has been kidnapped.

A statement by the management of the agency in Abuja said Maduakolam was kidnapped in Owerri on Thursday night.

The specific area from where Maduakolam was abducted could not be ascertained, however.

The full statement of the agency on the incident reads:

“The unfortunate kidnap of one of our Editors, Gregory Maduakolam, has been brought to the attention of the Management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

“Maduakolam reported his kidnap himself in a telephone call with his line to a staff of the agency at about 7.33 p.m. on Thursday.

“He said that he was taken away by his abductors around 9 a.m. on Thursday.

“Maduakolam could, however, not disclose the place the incident happened as his cellphone was immediately snatched from him during the conversation.

“We are deeply concerned and saddened by the kidnap of our staff.

“Our thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time while we are working closely with the authorities and taking all necessary steps to ensure his safe release.

“We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.

“The safety and well-being of our staff remains our top priority; we will do everything possible to ensure his safe release.”(NAN)