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Ekanem Ephraim, a medical doctor with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), has been abducted by gunmen at her residence.

Speaking with NAN on Friday, Felix Archibong, chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River, said the kidnappers disguised as patients to gain access to the doctor’s residence on Thursday.

He said Ephraim was attending to them when they brought out weapons and whisked her away.

“We are sure that they are kidnappers because they have reached out to the family, demanding ransom,” he said.

“Although the matter had been reported to the police, we want the good people of Cross River, especially the governor, to help us, by ensuring that our abducted member is rescued and returned to her loved ones unconditionally.”

Confirming the incident, Irene Ugbo, the state police spokesperson, said officers of the command were already on the trail of the kidnappers to know where the victim was taken to.

“Let us be positive and prayerful for the police to get to the root of the matter and rescue her from her assailants,” she said.

The medical practitioners in 2022, had embarked on strike in the state as a result of the abduction of their members.