Kidnappers Of Prof Ephraim In Jail – Towuru

Nelson Utip

Jonathan Towuru, The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 6 Calabar has confirmed that the kidnappers of late Prof. Ekanem Ephraim, the first female professor of medicine at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital are now in jail, Professor Ephraim, 60,  died in the abductors custody in 2023.

In a statement signed by the PRO of Zone 6 Police, SP Nelson Okpabi, Towuru stated this when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Cross River State chapter led by Dr. Ezoke Epoke their Chairman on a courtesy call in his office in Calabar, where he assured the NMA of adequate security during the discharge of their duties to the public.

“Some of the suspects who kidnapped Prof. Ephraim last year are in prison custody awaiting trial. Effort is being intensified to get to the root of the case.

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“I can assure you and members of the public of adequate security as you continue to render your very important services to the public

“I have directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure proper deployment during your association’s forthcoming election for effective protection of medical doctors.” Towuru said.

Dr. Epoke, The NMA Chairman praised the AIG for the reduction in crime rate in the zone in recent times, explaining that their visit was to explore new areas of collaboration to enhance adequate security for medical doctors in the state which he identified as endangered species due to the activities of kidnappers.

Dr. Epoke also pledged the willingness of NMA to collaborate with the Police in addition to the ongoing free mental health services for officers at the Police hospital in Calabar every Tuesday.