x

Insecurity: NMA Cries Out, As Gunmen Abducts Medical Doctor Again In Kogi

From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

The Chairman of Kogi State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr  Omakoji Oyiguh has cried out to Kogi state government and the security Stakeholders to join hands in rescuing Dr. Azubuike Joel Iheanacho who was abducted on Saturday evening to an unknown destination. 

Dr. Iheanacho, a Medical Director of Peace Hospital, Anyigba in Dekina local government area, was abducted on Saturday evening  by gunmen suspected  to be kidnappers.

This was contained in a statement signed by the State NMA chairman, Dr. Omakoji Oyiguh and his Secretary, Dr Famotele Tolorunju, after an emergency meeting of the Association on Sunday, and  made available to journalists in Lokoja.

The Association said that the yet to be identified gunmen stormed Dr Azubuike residence between  9.00 to 9.30pm on Saturday 21st November and Whisked him to an unknown destination.

According to the statement by the NMA, the abducted Doctor was in a vehicle with another man and his wife at the front of his house when the kidnappers that were  armed to the teeth struck and ordered the other two occupants out of the car and whisked him away to an unknown destination.

“Dr Azubuike Joel  Iheanacho was kidnapped in front of his house at Anyigba in Dekina Local government area of Kogi State.

However, he said  the Association has reported the ugly  incident  to the security agencies and the State  government for intervention that will lead to the rescue of their abducted member immediately.

It would be recalled that two of their members,  Dr Ebiloma Yahaya Aduku of Zonal hospital, Ankpa and Dr Kelechi Mgbahurike of Christ the king Hospital Anyigba were abducted on 6th October by kidnappers, but were later released after intervention of the security agencies.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

2027 Elections: APC Denies Granting Automatic Tickets to Akpabio, Abbas, Lawmakers

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that...

Abuja Road construction: Guzape, Kpaduma Residents Will Be Fully Compensated – Wike

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister Barr Nysome Wike has...

mass Defection Hits Sokoto Pdp as Business Wing Joins Apc

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto  A significant blow to the Peoples...

world Bank Team Hails Sokoto L-pres Execution

The World Bank’s Third-Party Monitoring Team has commended the...

Youths Protest  Over Land Grabbing In Delta Community

By Anne Azuka  Youths from Ogbe-Akwu community in Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom...

Gov. Ododo Flags Off the Construction of  7.2 Idah Township Road

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

Plateau Gives 72-Hour Ultimatum to Jos Motorcyclists

By Israel Adamu, Jos   Plateau State Government has raised alarm...

mutfwang’s Envoy Seeks Bank Partnership

By Israel Adamu, Jos   Special Envoy on Peace and Security...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img