The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia State branch, has announced the release of kidnapped orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Uche Bonaventure Aguocha, who was abducted on Sunday, May 26, 2026.
The announcement was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NMA State Chairman, Dr Ezenwa Ezuruike, and the Secretary, Dr Clement Ifenkoronye, dated June 2, 2026.
Recall that the state branch of the NMA had threatened to embark on an indefinite strike starting from Tuesday, June 2, over the surgeon’s abduction.
However, the statement disclosed that Dr Aguocha, a past state chairman of the NMA Abia State branch, regained his freedom on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after nine days in captivity.
The NMA also announced the suspension of the earlier planned total and indefinite strike action in the state.
The union thanked God for preserving his life and for his safe return to his family, colleagues, and patients.
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