By CrossRiverWatch Admin
Nten Ekpang, a Broadcast Journalist/Editor with Trust TV, was kidnapped on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, near Lokoja in Kogi State while returning to Abuja after a family holiday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
His abduction was confirmed by another journalist and family friend, Kevin Chianan while sources say the abductors have since contacted his family, demanding a ransom of 10 Million Naira.
Mr. Ekpang, traveled on Sunday to Akwa Ibom State to drop his family with the mother-in-law, Mr. Chianan told The Investigator.
“I called him yesterday, (Wednesday), in the morning, and he told me he was in the park where he was about to leave Uyo for Abuja,” Chianan said.
He continued; “I called him back at about 6 pm to find out whether he had gotten to Abuja, but I couldn’t get in touch with him, his number was switched off. At about 9 pm, I was told that he had been kidnapped.”
Journalists in Abuja where he practices have urged the kidnappers to release Ekpang unharmed and have called on security agencies in Kogi State to ensure his safe rescue.
Also, reports indicate that the driver of the bus was released by the kidnappers and is now assisting security forces with the rescue effort. The Nigeria Police, Kogi State Command, has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.
Who Is Nten-ochuweh Ekpang?
A broadcaster and journalist with about two decades of experience, Mr. Ekpang hails from the Mbube Community in Ogoja Local Government Area of Northern Cross River State.
His rise in the profession was achieved at the State-owned Cross River Broadcasting Corporation in Calabar, where he jostled between the news, programs, and marketing departments.
His baritone voice and nose for news made him a popular On-Air Personality among the audience of the media outlet.
His dynamism often saw him also operate cameras while covering events and acting as Master of Ceremony.
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Abductors Demand 10 Million Naira For Kidnapped Journalist, Nten Ekpang
abduction was confirmed by another journalist and family friend, Kevin Chianan while sources say the abductors have since contacted his family, demanding a ransom of 10 Million Naira.
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