After 53 days, abducted reverend sisters regain freedom in Edo

Three Catholic reverend sisters and three other females, who were kidnapped by gunmen in Edo State, have been released. .

The sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Convent regained their freedom after spending 53 days in the kidnappers’ den. .

It was learnt that one of the victims, Veronica Ajayi, was released at about 6pm on Saturday, while the other five were released before 12am on Sunday. The Superior-General of the convent, Sister Agatha Osarekhoe, confirmed the development.

She said that the sisters returned unhurt and were received by the colleagues.

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