NMA calls on FG to tackle insecurity in Edo, bemoan attacks on members
The Edo state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the federal government to use technology to tackle insecurity in the state order to improve the efficiency of medical practitioners.
State Chairman of the NMA, Dr. Valentine Omoifo, who made the call on Monday in Benin, recommended that technology and digitalisation in the police force is the only way to put an end to kidnapping, robbery, ritual killings and cultism in the state.
“Insecurity like we all know is a national problem in Nigeria with different dimensions. Coming down to Edo state, insecurity has taken a toll on the healthcare sector.
“Most of the people that have been kidnapped along the Ekpoma-Auchi Road are doctors. At a time the issue of kidnapping died down, but recently it has risen again. Medical practitioners are scared of going to work in Edo state.
“Not too long ago, one of our senior professors came to this state to conduct examinations for some medical students and he was murdered along the expressway.
“For the past four months, over five medical practitioners have been kidnapped. By now, with technology, government should be able to provide funds for drones that can be used to patrol the bushes for kidnappers to be exposed.
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“The time for community policing is here. Government should work alongside communities, youths and traditional rulers to set up a local community police that can help fight crime in their areas,” Omoifo stated.
He said the federal government should employ more policemen to beef up the number of police officers in the country, equip the police with material resources and ensure proper remuneration for the personnel.
