DAILY POST recalls that gunmen had on April 30, 2024, abducted a senior member of the doctors’ association, Dr John Esu at Oron local government area. Dr Esu’s prolonged captivity has forced the angry medics to stop work, describing the development as the insensitivity of government and security agencies towards the safety of lives and properties of the people, including medical workers. NMA State Chairman, Prof.
Abraham ordered all members including consultants to the state government and privately owned hospitals to withdraw their services saying the action would be reviewed after 72 hours. “The NMA, Akwa Ibom State has resolved to withdraw services from all government and private hospitals in sympathy with our member who had been in captivity for over 15 days. The withdrawal of services takes immediate effect and shall be reviewed after 72 hours.