Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday (today) abducted four Reverend Sisters along Okigwe-Umulolo Road, Imo State.
That road has become notorious for kidnapping activities.
Recall that last week, a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chinedu Nwadike was kidnapped along that same road and was released two days after.
The names of the latest victims are sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu.
The incident was confirmed by The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate) in a statement signed by Sister Zita Ihedoro, the Secretary-General.
It read in part:
“Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with great pain that we bring to your notice the kidnapping of four of our sisters mentioned above.
“The sad event of their abduction occurred around Okigwe-Umulolo area this morning shortly after the sisters were on their way to thanksgiving mass of our sister.
“We implore for intense prayer for their quick and safe release. May Jesus the Saviour listen to our prayers and may our mother Mary intercede for the unconditional release of our dear sisters.”
