The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital branch of the Association of Resident Doctors has joined the nationwide strike declared by the national body of the union.
The strike, which commenced on Monday, is aimed at pressuring the federal authorities to secure the release of two doctors who have been in captivity for eight months.
Three doctors were initially abducted, but one was later released. Dr. M.J. Yusuf, Kwara State Chairman of the association, confirmed the incident, stating that the remaining two doctors are still being held captive.
On Monday, the resident doctors reported to the hospital to hand over their patients and services to consultants on humanitarian grounds. However, they have since stayed away from duty in compliance with the directive from the national headquarters.
The strike action is set to last two weeks, aimed at pressing their demand for the federal authorities to secure the release of their abducted members. The resident doctors are calling on the government to take immediate action to ensure the safe release of their colleagues.
The strike is part of a nationwide protest by the Association of Resident Doctors, with members across the country staying away from duty to demand action from the federal authorities. The protest is a call to attention to the growing concern of kidnapping and insecurity in the country.
