The Nigerian Medical Association in Cross River State, has commended Governor Ben Ayade and security agencies following the release of two of their abducted members.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the branch Chairman of the association, Dr Felix Archibong, confirmed the release in a statement, on Tuesday, in Calabar.
According to the NMA chairman, both medical doctors were released alongside two others in the early hours of Tuesday without paying a ransom.
He noted and commended the effort of the Cross River government and the security agencies that led the abducted four to regain their freedom from the abductors.
Archibong confirmed that he had spoken to the released doctors and that their release has sparked a sign that Nigeria can be better.
He said, “I can confirm to you that my two members have been released. They were released with the two other persons abducted with them.
“I want to commend the State Government and security agencies for their efforts. They have given us hope that Nigeria will get better.”
The two medical personnel along with two others were abducted at Ekomita, along the Calabar-Ikom highway on Friday.
On Monday, the NMA commenced an indefinite strike for 48 hours to force the state government and security agencies to see to the release of their members.
