Four Catholic Reverend Sisters on their way to mass Sunday morning were whisked away by gunmen in Okigwe-Umulolo area of Imo State.
The four kidnapped Rev. sisters are: sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu.
According to a statement signed by Sister Zita Ihedoro, the Secretary-General of the sisters’ religious order said: “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 savior listen to our prayers and may our mother Mary intercede for the unconditional release of our dear sisters.”
The Imo Police is yet to respond to the incident.