March 29, 2024

Ayade signs death penalty bill for kidnappers


By Akadiri Ademola

In a bid to stamp out kidnapping from Cross River, Governor Ben Ayade has signed into law a bill that proposed death penalty for offenders in the State.

The Governor in a communique issued on Tuesday by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) stated that the anti-Kidnapping bill had been duly signed into law and vowed not to rest until kidnappers are caught and made to face the wrath of the Law.

Resident doctors, it was gathered, are the major victims of abductors in the South-south State. 

The issued statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NMA, Cross River branch, Dr. Earnest Ochang after meeting in Calabar, highlighted that his Excellency mandated the State Security Adviser to work together with the agency in gathering and sharing information. The Governor expresses his deep concern over the lack of inter-agency collaboration and promise to find a lasting solution to the issue.

Governor Ayade similarly informed the NMA of other measures his administration is taking to curtail kidnapping in the state. Part of which is the provision of a patrol boat for the water ways which is a significant escape route for the kidnappers and also instilling grievous consequences on local chiefs aiding these villains.

On their part, the NMA however lamented the poor security situation experienced in the State. Recounting their ordeals, she recalled six kidnapping events of doctors or their family members within last year alone. In her words “following the kidnap of Dr. Usang Ekanem, Doctors had warned of an impending sit-at-home should he not be released unconditionally. He was quickly released after a ransom and another doctor grabbed the same day”

The Agency nevertheless lauded the introduction of homeland security, but also share concern over poor information sharing and synergy between security agencies.  

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Ayade signs death penalty bill for kidnappers


By Akadiri Ademola

In a bid to stamp out kidnapping from Cross River, Governor Ben Ayade has signed into law a bill that proposed death penalty for offenders in the State.

The Governor in a communique issued on Tuesday by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) stated that the anti-Kidnapping bill had been duly signed into law and vowed not to rest until kidnappers are caught and made to face the wrath of the Law.

Resident doctors, it was gathered, are the major victims of abductors in the South-south State. 

The issued statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NMA, Cross River branch, Dr. Earnest Ochang after meeting in Calabar, highlighted that his Excellency mandated the State Security Adviser to work together with the agency in gathering and sharing information. The Governor expresses his deep concern over the lack of inter-agency collaboration and promise to find a lasting solution to the issue.

Governor Ayade similarly informed the NMA of other measures his administration is taking to curtail kidnapping in the state. Part of which is the provision of a patrol boat for the water ways which is a significant escape route for the kidnappers and also instilling grievous consequences on local chiefs aiding these villains.

On their part, the NMA however lamented the poor security situation experienced in the State. Recounting their ordeals, she recalled six kidnapping events of doctors or their family members within last year alone. In her words “following the kidnap of Dr. Usang Ekanem, Doctors had warned of an impending sit-at-home should he not be released unconditionally. He was quickly released after a ransom and another doctor grabbed the same day”

The Agency nevertheless lauded the introduction of homeland security, but also share concern over poor information sharing and synergy between security agencies.  

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Ayade signs death penalty bill for kidnappers


By Akadiri Ademola

In a bid to stamp out kidnapping from Cross River, Governor Ben Ayade has signed into law a bill that proposed death penalty for offenders in the State.

The Governor in a communique issued on Tuesday by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) stated that the anti-Kidnapping bill had been duly signed into law and vowed not to rest until kidnappers are caught and made to face the wrath of the Law.

Resident doctors, it was gathered, are the major victims of abductors in the South-south State. 

The issued statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NMA, Cross River branch, Dr. Earnest Ochang after meeting in Calabar, highlighted that his Excellency mandated the State Security Adviser to work together with the agency in gathering and sharing information. The Governor expresses his deep concern over the lack of inter-agency collaboration and promise to find a lasting solution to the issue.

Governor Ayade similarly informed the NMA of other measures his administration is taking to curtail kidnapping in the state. Part of which is the provision of a patrol boat for the water ways which is a significant escape route for the kidnappers and also instilling grievous consequences on local chiefs aiding these villains.

On their part, the NMA however lamented the poor security situation experienced in the State. Recounting their ordeals, she recalled six kidnapping events of doctors or their family members within last year alone. In her words “following the kidnap of Dr. Usang Ekanem, Doctors had warned of an impending sit-at-home should he not be released unconditionally. He was quickly released after a ransom and another doctor grabbed the same day”

The Agency nevertheless lauded the introduction of homeland security, but also share concern over poor information sharing and synergy between security agencies.  

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