Ondo NMA urges stronger security after nurses’ abduction
The Ondo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association has voiced alarm over the recent abduction of three nurses in Akure. The association, led by Dr Alonge Olumuyiwa, condemned the attack and highlighted the growing insecurity faced by health workers in the state. The nurses were reportedly rescued after being abandoned by their abductors. The NMA is calling for urgent government intervention to protect healthcare professionals and facilities.
Highlights
- Three nurses were abducted at the Comprehensive Health Centre in Oke Ijebu, Akure, and later rescued by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun.
- Dr Alonge Olumuyiwa stated that health workers are increasingly becoming targets of violence, which threatens both their safety and community healthcare access.
- The association linked the incident to rising security lapses, citing recent attacks and kidnappings in areas such as Akoko, Uso, Ilu Abo, and Oda Road in Akure.
- The NMA called on the Ondo State Government and security agencies to strengthen security around health institutions and recommended setting up a stakeholders’ committee to develop a security master plan.
- The group also urged for the release of intervention funds and the creation of platforms for health workers to discuss security concerns, emphasizing that healthcare cannot thrive under fear and insecurity.
