Gun-wielding attackers in a van kidnapped four Reverend sisters on the now dreaded Okigwe-Enugu Road.
The four abducted Reverend sisters are: sisters Benita Agu, Christabel Echemazu, Johannes Nwodo and Liberata Mbamalu.
The axis, which is now haven for miscreants and armed robbers has seen the abduction of commuters including, more recently, Primate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Catholic priests, among others.
Last week, a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chinedu Nwadike was kidnapped along the road and released two days after.
In the latest development, the four Reverend sisters were whisked away on their way to morning mass.
Reacting to the incident, The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour disclosed that the women of God were abducted at the Okigwe-Umulolo area of the expressway.
The statement, which was issued by Sister Zita Ihedoro, the Secretary-General of the religious body, appealed to all religious faithful to pray for the quick and safe return of the victims.
The statement which was tagged “sad news” read, “sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu are kidnapped.
“Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with great pain that we bring to your notice the kidnapping of four of our sisters mentioned above.
“The sad event of their abduction occurred around Okigwe-Umulolo area this morning shortly after the sisters were on their way to thanksgiving mass of our sister.
“We implore for intense prayer for their quick and safe release. May Jesus the savior listen to our prayers and may our mother Mary intercede for the unconditional release of our dear sisters.”
The Imo state Police Spokesperson, Micheal Abattam is yet to respond to an inquiry concerning the abduction as at press time.