Six women, including three nuns of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Convent, who were abducted at Iguoriakhi in Ovia South West, have been freed.
They were abducted on November 13 by gunmen, who whisked them away on a speed boat.
The kidnappers were said to have demanded a ransom of N20 million. But it was not confirmed whether ransom was paid for their release.
Police sources said one of the victims, identified as Veronica Ajayi, was released about 6pm on Saturday, while five were released before 12 am on Sunday.
Superior-General of the Catholic convent Sister Agatha Osarekhoe confirmed their release on Sunday.
Sister Agatha said the sisters returned unhurt and are receiving treatment.
According to Agatha, โwe are happy. To God be the glory. Ajayi was released yesterday (Saturday) and the others were also released.
โThey are fine. They are receiving medical check-up. No ransom was paid. Well, we know that the police did their best because they are aware.
โThey had to do their work, so the police were aware. The most important thing is that our sisters are out.
โCertainly, they are supposed to be reunited with their families after some period of time. But with this experience, we will just get them settled down and then know what to.
โTheir families have been anxious. So, we will get the sisters to speak with them (families).โ
Commissioner of Police Johnson Kokumo said the sisters were rescued during an operation by policemen.
Kokumo said the abductors fled on sighting them while the victims were taken to a secure facility for medical attention.
โPolice operatives closed in on the daredevil kidnappers and they had no other option than to release the reverend sisters,โ he said.
