Anambra Police Confirm Abduction of Two Catholic Nuns by Gunmen
The Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed the abduction of two Catholic nuns by unknown gunmen along Ufuma Road in the Orumba North Local Government Area.
In a statement issued in Onitsha, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday evening as the nuns were returning from a vocational service meeting in Ogboji.
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A joint security operation is currently underway to secure the victims’ release. Ikenga further stated that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnaghe Itam, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police for Operations visited the scene for a spot assessment.
“The command is already working with some clues for the possible arrest of the suspects and rescue of the victims,” Ikenga added.
Further details regarding the incident will be communicated in due course. (NAN)
