Dr Tony Eghagagara, Head of Medical Services at General Hospital, New Bussa, was abducted from his private hospital in Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area, at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State confirmed the incident, identifying the suspects as bandits. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun announced the abduction in a statement issued Friday in Minna. A tactical team has been deployed to locate the perpetrators and secure Dr Eghagagara's release.
The command said operations are ongoing and promised updates in due course. Dr Eghagagara's dual role at the government hospital and his private facility underscores his prominence in the local healthcare system. The attack has intensified concerns over the safety of medical personnel in rural Niger State. Residents warn that such attacks could disrupt access to essential health services. Authorities have yet to provide details on the circumstances leading to the breach at the private hospital.
Security challenges in Borgu have persisted, with previous incidents of banditry affecting mobility and public services. The police have not disclosed whether ransom demands have been made. No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction.
A senior doctor providing care in a high-risk area was taken from his private hospital while official security assurances remain abstract. Dr Eghagagara's abduction exposes the gap between public promises and on-ground protection for frontline workers. Nigerians relying on his services in Wawa now face uncertainty in an already fragile health environment. The police response, though mobilised, offers no timeline for resolution.
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