Ophthalmology registrar Dr. Ganiyat Popoola released after 10-month abduction in Nigeria, no ransom paid.
Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a Kaduna-based ophthalmology registrar, has been released after 10 months of captivity. She was abducted in December 2023 alongside her husband and nephew; her husband was released earlier. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors confirmed her release, noting no ransom was paid. Her case highlights the rising violence against healthcare workers in Nigeria, prompting calls for increased safety measures for medical professionals.
October 30, 2024
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