The two reverend sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Onitsha, Anambra State have regained their freedom after spending six days in the kidnappers’ den.
The victims are Sister Vincentia Nwankwo and Sister Grace Okoli.
News of their release was conveyed through a statement by the Secretary General of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sister Maria Ikeotuonye.
She said: “I bring to your notice in joy that our dear Sisters Vincentia Nwankwo and Grace Okoli, who were kidnapped in the evening of Jan. 7, 2025, have been released unconditionally and in good health.
“We thank God and thank you all for your prayers and support all through these rough and uncertain days. May God forever be blessed through Mary our Mother,” the Reverend Sister added.
The Anambra Police Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that there a press statement from the organization on the matter.
“I don’t know whether it is from them or not, but there is a news flying, concerning their release.
“Efforts are ongoing to reach out to the congregation to ascertain the information and also take a brief from the reverend sisters that were allegedly kidnapped and later released.
“So, as soon as we do that, I can be able to talk authoritatively on what happened,” he said.