NMA condemns armed robbery attacks on medical doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, on Tuesday expressed worry over three robbery attacks on its members within a week. This is contained in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Francis Faduyile in Lagos.
``A week ago, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, was shot at close range in his car in broad daylight around 4:30 p.m. on his way from his duty post from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital at Maryland,’’ it said.
It said that another doctor, whose name was not disclosed, was said to be in traffic jam when accosted by an armed robber and asked to submit his property even when he had his car windows rolled up.
``His purported refusal or delay in responding angered the robber and he was shot at close range. The robber thereafter crossed to the other side of the road and jumped on a waiting motorcycle and escaped."
The statement added that the said doctor sustained a very serious injury and was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

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