SAN FRANCISCO, January 07, (THEWILL) –
Three Catholic reverend sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Convent and three other females, who were kidnapped by gunmen in Edo State, have been released after spending 53 days in the kidnappers’ den.
One of the victims, Veronica Ajayi, was released at about 6pm on Saturday, while the other five were released before 12am on Sunday.
This has been confirmed on Sunday by the Superior-General of the convent, Sister Agatha Osarekhoe
Osarekhoe said that the sisters returned unhurt and were received by their colleagues who were joyful.