Gunmen have kidnapped four Catholic reverend sisters in Imo State, Nigeria.
The incident has raised concerns about security and safety in the region.
The kidnapping occurred when the sisters were traveling.
The gunmen, who were armed, intercepted their vehicle and took the sisters away.
The motive behind the kidnapping is yet to be ascertained.
The police and other security agencies have launched an investigation into the incident.
Efforts are being made to secure the release of the kidnapped sisters.
The kidnapping has sparked widespread concern and condemnation from various stakeholders, including religious leaders, civil society groups, and government officials.
Many have called for the safe release of the sisters and for improved security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Kidnapping has become a significant security challenge in Nigeria, with various groups and individuals targeting people for ransom or other motives.
The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures and cooperation among stakeholders to address the issue.
Various efforts are underway to secure the release of the kidnapped sisters.
These include negotiations with the kidnappers and security operations to rescue them.
The situation is being closely monitored, and many are hopeful for the safe release of the sisters.
Recall that the issue of armed robbery and kidnapping in Imo state has reached alarming proportion, DDM News gathered.
The Imo state Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma according to reports is doing a lot to see that these issues of crime and criminality are brought to an abrupt end.
As the CP has recorded more arrests of criminals in recent times.