Channels Television’s reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was kidnapped near his residence at Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday, has regained his freedom.

He was said to have been released around 10pm on Friday.

One of his colleagues with Channels TV in Port Harcourt, Charles Oporum, confirmed his release to our correspondent on Friday.

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

The management of the television station, in a short statement, also confirmed the development.

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

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

Rogers is the Government House, Port Harcourt correspondent for Channels TV.