Members of the Nigerian Medical Association, Federal Capital Territory (NMA-FCT) chapter, have threatened a total shutdown of services and embark on a peaceful protest over the alleged inaction of security agencies to rescue their colleague, Dr. Chinonye Nwachukwu, who has been in kidnappers’ custody for the past 16 days
The doctors said they would have no other option than to “down tools” if security agencies continue to take no action to rescue their kidnapped colleague, a young Nigerian graduate who studied in Ukraine and recently returned to Nigeria to practice.
The President of the association, Dr. Emeka Ayogu, lamented: “Despite reporting the matter the day it occurred to the security agencies, including the Department of State Security (DSS), FCT Command, Commissioner of Police FCT Command, and the Minister of the FCT, our colleague has been in captivity for 16 days.”
He insisted that unless immediate action is taken, “Doctors in Abuja are left with no other choice than to down tools or go on a peaceful protest if Dr. Nwachukwu is not released unconditionally, immediately. The Nigerian Medical Association FCT Chapter strongly condemns and denounces the kidnapping, expressing deep concern for Dr. Nwachukwu’s well-being.”
According to him, she was abducted on October 21, 2025, while on her way to Garki Hospital, where she works. He said that the kidnappers demanded N38 million for ransom, while also threatening harm if law enforcement intervened.