Police: A medical doctor was attacked for examining A wife without consent

Police: A medical doctor was attacked for examining A wife without consent

NMA, Ilorin chapter embarks on a two-day protest over the assault of their colleague by a police officer.

Nigerian Medical Association and Dental Practitioners members at the General Hospital, Ilorin,

Kwara State has commenced a two-day strike over an alleged assault on their colleague.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the state Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association,

Dr Ola Ahmed said the doctors were forced to down tools due to the frequent threat to their lives.

“After an emergency congress, the doctors have unanimously agreed that no doctor will work in the

hospital for 48 hours. We are tired of being a punching bag by the public,” he said. Ahmed stated that

a sergeant attached to the Police Mobile Force attacked and assaulted one of the doctors at the general hospital.

Policeman assaults Kwara doctor for examining wife without …

He explained that around 5pm on Sunday, he was attacked at the Department of Obstetrics

and Gynaecology unit by a police sergeant who brought his sick wife for treatment. “The doctor

conducted the necessary test, and she was later discharged. However, the sergeant returned to the

hospital and attacked the doctor who examined his wife.

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“The sergeant alleged that the doctor did not seek his consent before examining his wife and that

in his culture, it is a taboo,” he said. Ahmed pointed out that the woman was not a minor but an

adult, adding that a colleague was around before the test. He observed that

the doctor sustained an injury before he was rescued from the policeman.

He noted that the accused person had been arrested and is presently detained by the

police. But, he added, “It is terrible that this is happening to us. Our workload is much, coupled with

all the social issues, including naira and fuel scarcity. “We come to work as early as 7am and go

home late, and people we are trying to save are abusing and attacking doctors.

A policeman physically attacks Kwara’s doctor for examining his wife.

“We have used all necessary means to enlighten the public through jingles, banners and talk shows

to warn the public to desist from assaulting doctors. “Similar incident happened at the University

of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. However, if people are ready to take the law into their hands, we will not

allow our doctors to die.”

Ahmed explained that they were not blaming the state government in any way but merely

safeguarding the lives of their members. Reacting to the development, the Chief Medical Director

of General Hospital, Ilorin, Dr Bola Abdulkadir, said management was aware of the incident and

doing all it could to de-escalate it.

Police: A medical doctor was attacked for examining A wife without consent

Abdulkadir also confirmed that the state government was aware of the attack and had been doing

all it could to ensure the safety of doctors. “We appeal to them that the management and the state

government are doing everything possible to prevent a recurrence.

“The consultants will continue to care for patients, so there will be skeletal services that will be rendered,”

he assured. The CMD commended the efforts and sacrifice of all health workers in ensuring they save the

lives of people in the hospital.

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