Church Confirms Release Of Two Catholic Nuns Abducted In Anambra

The two reverend sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary of Onitsha in Anambra, who were held captive for six days, have now been released.

The victims are Sister Vincentia Nwankwo and Sister Grace Okoli.

Their release is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sister Maria Ikeotuonye, which was made available to newsmen on Monday in Onitsha.

According to the statement, 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,” it said.

When contacted for confirmation, the Anambra Police Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that he saw a press statement from the organisation.

“I don’t know whether it is from them or not, but there is 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 about what happened,” he said.