Gunmen have abducted some journalists who were travelling to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State from Lagos State for the Super Eagles match against Libya.
The Super Eagles match with Libya is billed to take place on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The journalists were abducted on Wednesday along Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, PREMIUM TIMES gathered.
The attackers were said to have flagged down their bus and forced them into a nearby bush in the area.
The exact number of the abducted journalists is unclear as of the time of this report.
However, sources said at least 10 of the journalists were abducted.
When contacted on Thursday afternoon, the police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack, but did not give details.
Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said a joint security team was already combing the area to track the hoodlums and rescue the victims.