Kidnapped Catholic nuns freed in Nigeria: police

The nuns were seized near Okigwe city on Sunday on their way to mass. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  AFP

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  • Kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common in Imo state. Members of the clergy are frequent targets.
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