Nigeria - Release of two journalists kidnapped in Niger delta region

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is relieved to learn of the release of the two journalists who were still being held hostage in the southeastern state of Imo. South African sound engineer Nick Greyling was released on the evening of 8 March, according to Caroline Creasy, a spokesperson for M-Net Supersport, the South African TV station he works for, while Nigerian sports commentator Bowie Attamah was reportedly released on 5 March. They were kidnapped on 1 March. AFP quoted a source “who (...)

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