Ulster Unionist Assembly Member for Mid-Ulster, Sandra Overend, has expressed her sadness at the news that Maud Kells OBE has been shot whilst working as missionary in the Congo.
Mrs Overend said:
"Only a few days ago we heard the news that Maud is to be awarded a great Honour from Her Majesty the Queen and now today, this terrible news that she has been shot doing her work in the Congo, is shocking. I am sure that I share this sadness with so many people from Cookstown and across Mid-Ulster.
“Having spoken to her sister tonight, I understand that Maud's condition is now stable. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maud as she recovers. I am sure that there will be numerous well-wishers thinking of Maud tonight and in the days ahead. Those that know Maud will hope that her usual determination will provide her with strength to recover from this terrible incident."