Jos, 23 August, 2022 / 11:35 pm (ACI Africa).
Member of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria have expressed their joy following the “unconditional and safe release” of four of their members who were abducted on their way to a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration of one of their members on Sunday, August 21.
In a Tuesday, August 23 statement, the Secretary General of the Saviourite Sisters announces the regaining of freedom of Sr. Johannes Nwodo, Sr. Christabel Echemazu, Sr. Liberata Mbamalu, and Sr. Benita Agu, and expresses appreciation to the “men and women of Goodwill” who offered prayers for the safe release of the four Sisters.
“With hearts full of joy, the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour wish to announce the unconditional and safe release of four of our sisters who were abducted around Okigwe-Umulolo axis on the 21 of August 2022,” Sr. Zita Ihedoro says about the kidnapping in Nigeria’s Imo State.
Sr. Ihedoro adds, “Today is a memorable day for us, therefore, we wish to share this joy with all men and women of Goodwill who in one way or the other have contributed to the quick and safe release of our dear sisters.”
“We sincerely appreciate and thank you for your prayers and moral support during this difficult moment,” the SJS Secretary General further says in the statement shared with ACI Africa.
