June 1, 2026
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Branch, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and governments of Abia and Imo to ensure the immediate release of its member, Dr Bonaventure Aguocha.
The ultimatum is contained in a communique jointly signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr Ezenwa Ezuruike, and the Secretary, Dr Clement Ifenkoronye, at the end of its Emergency General Meeting and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Monday.
The association warned that failure to secure Aguocha’s release would trigger off “total and indefinite strike” in the state from 8a.m, Tuesday, June 2.
The meeting, convened to deliberate on the continued captivity of the renowned orthopaedic surgeon, noted that Aguocha was abducted while returning to Umuahia from Imo on May 24.
