Fresh Tension as Gunmen Abduct 2 Catholic Nuns in Anambra Community

By Praise Chinecherem

Two catholic nuns were on Tuesday reportedly abducted by gunmen along Ufuma Road, Orumba North Local Government of Anambra State.

AnambraDaily gathered that the Catholic Nuns who were allegedly kidnapped in Anambra were Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli. They belong to Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Onitsha Anambra State.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the abduction on Wednesday, said the nuns were returning from a Vocational service meeting in Ogboji when they were abducted.

According to the PPRO, the Command was already working with some clues for the possible arrest of the suspects and rescue of the victims.

He said, “Police-led Joint Operation is already ongoing for the possible rescue of two catholic nuns allegedly kidnapped along Ufuma Road, Orumba North Local Government.

“The sad incident occurred in the evening of yesterday 7/1/2025 when the nuns were returning from a Vocational service meeting in Ogboji.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam alongside the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations visited the scene for a spot assessment.

He stated that the command is already working with some clues for the possible arrest of the suspects and rescue of the victims.