Kogiflame
Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter, has called on relevant security agencies in Kogi state to as a matter of urgency map out strategies to curb the incessant attacks on their members, Pharmacies and other drug stores across Kogi state.
The state chairman of the association, Dr Lawal Muhammed made the call in a press statement issued on Thursday.
The statement read this, “Practitioners and businessmen in Pharmaceuticals have become soft targets for the kidnappers and armed robbers. Within the space of one week, we have recorded three cases of kidnapping in broad day light and two people have lost their lives during these very ugly incidents in Okene, Kabba, and Ajaokuta. We have also had instances of armed robbery attacks on Pharmacies this year and the previous year within Lokoja,the state capital.
“We therefore appeal to relevant security agencies in Kogi state and other stakeholders to swing into action for the release of the victims hale hearthy, to Map out strategies to prevent future occurrence.
“Most of the monies invested in Pharmaceuticals are loan from banks, we therefore urge the perpetrators and the general public not to see us as being rich. One of the implications of this heinous act is shortages in drug supply and withdrawal of services. We all need drugs irrespective of our class, either to keep fit or to recover from an illness. It is an abomination to attack Health facilities/personnel even during war, so all hands must be on deck to put an end to this menace.
“We call on our father, the Executive Governor of Kogi state, to come to our aid. You have always shown your capacity in the fight against insecurity, we have undiluted confidence in your ability to secure lives and property. Your excellency sir, you have done it before, you will do it again.
