In a press release signed on Wednesday in Uyo, the association wondered why a young doctor would be the target of kidnappers, saying Ekpo’s love for the state and the nation made him stay back to serve instead of opting for greener pastures outside the country.

“In view of this unfortunate circumstance, we, therefore, call on all members of the NMA to remain calm and alert in their various places of work as the leadership of NMA AKS has been in constant communication with relevant security agencies.

“Furthermore, we call on the Government to make haste to uphold the Constitution, especially Chapter 2 section 14 which states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of Government”. jamb results

“To this end, we humbly request the Government to deploy all of its rich security machinery towards the urgent and critical task of rescuing Dr Ekpo, who is not only a citizen but also an employee of Government, kidnapped in the line of duty, right at his place of duty, as assigned to him by Government.

“As it stands, the Akwa Ibom Medical Community is in a state of shock and palpable fear. In the next 48 hours, it is our hope that Dr Ekpo does return to us, failing which we may be forced to suspend medical services in the entire state so as to enable us go in search of our dear colleague, Dr Felix Ekpo,” the release stated.