Cardiologist abducted in Nigeria

Michael Walter | | Cardiovascular Business | Economics
Nigeria

A cardiologist was abducted on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Calabar, Nigeria. Officials are said to be working to secure the doctor’s release.

Vanguard News Nigeria reported on the incident. According to their coverage, the victim was Vincent Uhegbu Maduka, a specialist at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. He was taken after attending a church service.

A driver was also abducted. He was eventually released by the perpetrators, but they did beat him before letting him go.

The Nigerian Medical Association responded to the news by going on strike. The group hopes this action will urge the perpetrators to release Maduka.

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Michael Walter
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Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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