The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged its members in Ondo State and surrounding areas to mobilise and assist in the treatment of those injured in Sunday’s Catholic church attack in Owo.
Dr. Uche Ojinmah, President of the NMA, issued the call on Sunday in a statement following a gunman attack on worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church on Owa-luwa Street in Owo.
He also urged Nigerians in the affected areas of the state to donate blood to hospitals where the injured were being treated in order to save lives.
Ojinmah stated that the NMA was shocked and saddened by the heinous attack on innocent worshippers.
“Our dear country’s recurring shedding of innocent blood has gone on for far too long.”
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“The NMA believes that explanations, condemnations, and reassurances are no longer comforting.
“The NMA expresses condolences to the government and good people of Ondo State for the loss of life and prays for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he said.
Ojinmah called for immediate intervention by various levels of government and security agencies to protect Nigerians’ lives and property in all parts of the country.