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Kidnapped nuns released in Nigeria
January 13, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Two women religious who were kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria on January 7 have been released unharmed.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli had been seized by gunmen as they traveled back from a meeting. Their congregation announced on January 13 that they were “unconditionally released and in good health,” without further details.
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