Gunmen break into Kogi hospital, abduct doctor
Gunmen yesterday broke into General Hospital, Ugwolawo, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State and abducted Solomon Nidiamaka, a medical doctor.
Confirming the incident, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi State chapter said Dr Nidiamaka was forcefully taken away by kidnapers around 8:30am from the hospital premises.
Dr Omakoji Simeon Oyiguh, NMA chairman in Kogi and Dr Famotele Talorunju, Secretary, in a statement, appealed for the intervention of the government.
“We call on the government of Kogi State and all security agencies to work very hard towards his early and safe release,” the statement appealed.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Kogi State, DSP William Aya, said the command was not aware of the incident.
He, however, promised to get back to our correspondent when he received firsthand information from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ofu Local Government Area.
Kidnapping has been on the increase in Kogi in the last one week.
A traditional ruler who was abducted weeks back recently regained freedom.
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