Gunmen kidnap medical doctor in Kogi

A medical doctor working with General Hospital Ugwolawo, Ofu Local Government identified as Solomon Nidiamaka has been kidnapped by gunmen in Kogi State.

It was gathered that the medical practitioner was forcefully taken away by the kidnappers around 8:30 am from the hospital premises, on Monday.

A statement issued by the Kogi State Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, ( NMA), Dr Omakoji Simeon Oyiguh and the association secretary, Dr Famotele Talorunju confirmed the incident to newsmen, on Monday evening.

The statement reads “The State Officers of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi State wishes to inform all concerned that our member, Dr Solomon Nidiamaka, who works at General Hospital Ugwolawo, Ofu Local Government Area was forcefully taken away by kidnappers around 8:30 am today 19” July 2021 from the hospital premises

“We call on the government of Kogi State and all security agencies to work very hard towards his early and safe release.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), in Kogi State, DSP William Ovye Aya said the command is not aware of the kidnap of Dr Solomon Nidiamaka.

He, however, promised to get back to our correspondent when he receives first-hand information from the Divisional Police Officer, DPO in Ofu Local Government of Kogi State.

Tribune Online, however, recalled that kidnapping has been on the increase in Kogi State in the last one week.

Recently, a traditional ruler who recently regained freedom was kidnapped at the central senatorial district while a pharmacist was also whisked away to an unknown destination at the western senatorial district.

In addition, a pastor and his wife were also kidnapped and their whereabouts is still unknown as at the time of filing this report.

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