The Nigerian Medical Association has withdrawn all medical services to police officers and their families in the Zamfara State.
According to the Chairman of the association, Dr Tijjani Abubakar and the Secretary, Dr Mannir Bature, who has released statement to this effect. This decision is going to affect family members of the police including their children.
“We write to regrettably give notice to the general public the decision of all medical doctors practising in Zamfara state to withdraw services to men and officers of Zamfara State Command of Nigerian Police Force including members of their families.
“This decision became necessary owing to the failure of the command to address the issue of assault on our member, Dr Nasir Aminu by their patrol team leading to loss of several teeth. Based on this, we have taken this decision and we are therefore advising them to seek medical services elsewhere.”
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shaba Alkali, said “I have received the letter of their decision and we are now working on how to address the issue, I have directed the deputy commissioner of the command to invite them so that we can meet with them on Wednesday. I am therefore calling on them to come and meet the command to resolve this issue peacefully.’’
