Two reverend sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Onitsha in Anambra have regained their freedom after spending six days in kidnappers’ dens.

The victims are Sister Vincentia Nwankwo and Sister Grace Okoli.

The 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 journalists on Monday in Onitsha.

According to the statement, Ms Nwankwo and Ms Okoli, who were kidnapped on the evening of January 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.

(NAN)