The Nigerian Medical Association has condemned the “wanton killing” of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
In a press release signed, on Sunday, by the association’s president, Dr. Uche Ojinmah, the NMA said “explanations, condemnations and reassurances” from the government and security agencies “are no longer comforting.”
The statement partly read, “The recurrent shedding of innocent blood in our dear country has been going on for far too long and it is the position of the Nigerian Medical Association that explanations, condemnations and reassurances are no longer comforting.
“The NMA hereby calls for quick intervention by our Governments and security agencies to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians in every part of this nation.”
While commiserating with the government and people of Ondo State over those who lost their lives and praying for the quick recovery of those injured in the attack, the NMA appealed to the residents of Owo to visit hospitals where victims were being treated to donate blood to save lives.
“The Nigerian Medical Association commiserates with the Government and good people of Ondo State over the loss of lives and prays for the quick recovery of those injured.
“We appeal to Nigerians in the affected area of Ondo State to kindly go to the hospitals where the injured are being treated to donate blood to save lives.
“We call on all doctors in Ondo State and the environs to mobilise themselves to participate in the treatment of the injured,” the statement added.
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