Onitsha, 14 January, 2025 / 7:50 pm (ACI Africa).
The two members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM), who were abducted on January 7 from Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha have regained their freedom, the leadership of the Sisters’ Congregation in the West African nation has said.
In a statement that ACI Africa obtained on Tuesday, January 14, IHM Secretary General in Nigeria says that the two Sisters were “released unconditionally” and that they are “in good health”.
“I bring to your notice in joy that our dear Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli who were kidnapped in the evening of Tuesday 7th January, 2025 have been released unconditionally and in good health,” Sr. Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye says in the statement dated Monday, January 13.
Sr. Ikeotuonye goes on to acknowledge with appreciation those who accompanied IHM members in prayers during the weeklong tribulation following the abduction that took place in Anambra State in the Southeastern region of Nigeria.
“We thank God and thank you all for your prayers and support all through these rough and uncertain days,” the IHM Secretary General in Nigeria says, and implores, “ May God forever be blessed through Mary our Mother.”
