The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), have called for the immediate release of its kidnapped member and Manager News, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Mrs. Chinyere Okoye.
Mrs. Okoye was abducted in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday night on her way back from work by yet to be identified gunmen.
The Acting Vice President, South East Zone, Ngozi Mbah made the call in a statement issued in Enugu on Friday.
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Mbah who appealed for prayers to make the abductors have a change of heart, also urged security agents to intensify their efforts and ensure Okoye’s immediate rescue and return to her young and grieving family.
The association lamented the increased kidnapping of journalists, urging the state government to improve on Security operations to ensure the safety of Journalists rendering selfless services in the state.
