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The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ogun council, has embarked on strike over the kidnapping of its members and insecurity in the state.

According to NAN, in a statement signed by Roseline Solarin, NANNM chairman, and Oladayo Ogunlaja, the state Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) chairman, the association said the strike took effect from midnight, April 13.

While mentioning recent incidents, the statement said the kidnapping of health workers is disheartening and unacceptable.

It added that the state government’s approach of not negotiating with the alleged kidnappers had made them believe that their lives and property were of no essence to the government.

The association also accused the state of not showing any commitment that could facilitate the early release of their members.

“The recent kidnapping of health workers after rendering their services to the good citizens of Ogun is so disheartening, repugnant and unacceptable,” the statement said.

“Recall that Dr Oladunni Adetola and Mrs Bamgbose, a  nurse, were precisely abducted on the 7th of April, making it six days in incarceration.

“Also, another dental therapist working at the General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo, was abducted today on her way to work.

“In the light of these, there is immediate withdrawal of  services of our members from all institutions in Ogun until the safety of our members  is guaranteed.”

On Saturday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) called off their nationwide strike after 10 days.