Ondo Attack: NMA calls on doctors within environ to mobilize, treat injured
By Deborah Onyofufeke
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has decried the incessant blood shedding in the country while the association made a call to every medical doctor in Ondo State and it’s environs, to mobilize themselves to participate in the treatment of the injured
The NMA also appealed to persons in the affected area to visit the hospitals where those injured are receiving treatment to donate blood to save lived
The appeal was made in a statement signed by the NMA President, Dr Uche Ojinma, on Sunday, where he lamented that “The recurrent shedding of innocent blood in our dear country has been going on for far too long and it is the position of the Nigerian Medical Association that explanations, condemnations and reassurances are no longer comforting”
The statement read “The Nigerian Medical Association received with sadness the news of the wanton killing of innocent Nigerians and abduction of some citizens at Owo in Ondo State by yet to be identified Gunmen.
“The NMA hereby calls for quick intervention by our Governments and security agencies to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians in every part of this nation.
Buhari mourns victims of Owo attack, condoles Govt, people of Ondo State
“The Nigerian Medical Association commiserates with the Government and good people of Ondo State over the loss of lives and prays for the quick recovery of those injured.
“We appeal to Nigerians in the affected area of Ondo State to kindly go to the hospitals where the injured are being treated to donate blood to save lives.
“We call on all doctors in Ondo State and the environs to mobilize themselves to participate in the treatment of the injured. NMA also calls for the release in good health of those abducted. Let’s all join hands to build a safe and secure Nigeria”
