Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra State on Sunday, has given the state government 72 hours to secure the release of its kidnapped member, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo or face total shutdown of health service in the state.

The ultimatum was issued by the State Executive Council of the umbrella body for medical doctors, after an emergency meeting held on Saturday, to deliberate on the unfortunate incident of the kidnapping of Dr. Mbanugo.

It was gathered that Dr. Mbanugo was kidnapped in front of his hospital at Uruagu Nnewi on the evening of Thursday, 30th October, 2025.

Dr. Mbanugo is also a Consultant Neurosurgeon with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH Nnewi.

In a statement signed by the NM...