The Akwa Ibom State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association – NMA has directed allMedical Doctors in Government and Private Hospitals in the State to withdraw their services for the next 72 hours, which is three days.

NMA said the withdrawal of service is to enable them sympathize with their colleague, Dr JOHN ROBBIN ESU who was kidnapped on April 30^th in Oron Local government Area and is still in the kidnappers’ den.

The directive formed part of the resolutions reached at the Association’s emergency meeting held yesterday, May 15, 2024 in Uyo.

According a released signed by the State Chairman of NMA, Prof. EMEM ABRAHAM and the  Secretary, Dr. USENOBONG MORGAN, the action is to take immediate effect, and that any doctor found at work within this period will be sanctioned.

Speaking with INSPIRATION FM News, the State Public Relations Officer of NMA,DR. UNYIME NDOH said Doctors are not in the good frame of mind to continue working while their colleague is still with his adductors.

The Medical Association however appealed to Governor UMO ENO to ensure the safe release of their member unhurt as well as guaranteeing the security of lives and properties in the state.