The Anambra State Police Command has busted a kidnappers’ den located in Umuduru in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.

The command said its combined team of police, military and vigilantes carried out the operation and during which a kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt.

This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the command spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday.

Ikenga added that the feat was achieved following the arrest of a suspect name(withheld) a few weeks ago and his confession of being a member of a criminal/notorious kidnap gang terrorising the state, especially in Ihiala.

The statement read in part, “In an ongoing operation in Ihiala, a combined team of police, mmilitary and AVG operatives busted a criminal den at Umuduru, Ihiala and rescued a kidnapped victim unhurt.

“The feat is following an arrest of a suspect name (withheld) a few weeks ago and his confession of being a member of a criminal/notorious kidnap gang terrorising the state, especially in Ihiala.

“The rescued victim has been debriefed and released to the family, while operations are still ongoing. Further development shall be communicated, please.”

According to reports from PUNCH Metro,  members of the Nigerian Medical Association in the state had threatened a total shutdown of hospitals in the state following the kidnap of their member, Dr Steven Ezeh, who was kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified persons at his residence in Umunnamehi village, Ihiala LGA on August 15.

They further said an emergency meeting would be convened within 48 hours to review the progress made so far.

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A woman from Lusaka West is taking legal action against the State, seeking compensation of K10 million. She alleges that after undergoing surgery to remove fibroids from her womb, doctors left a surgical napkin inside her abdomen, leading to severe complications.

Misozi Phiri claims that following the operation, she experienced discomfort and later felt an unusual object during excretion, which turned out to be a surgical napkin. Despite this, it remained undiscovered until she experienced excruciating pain a year later, leading her to seek medical attention again.

The plaintiff asserts that the negligence of medical staff caused her immense physical pain, deterioration of health, and a near-death experience. She also seeks compensation for the emotional and mental distress caused by the ordeal.

Ms. Phiri’s legal action involves suing Dr. Mushota and the State, citing negligence and malpractice. She recounts a series of events, including being diagnosed with high blood pressure and subsequent complications, leading to the discovery of masses in her uterus and the eventual surgery where the napkin was allegedly left inside her.

The lawsuit underscores the need for accountability in medical care and highlights the devastating consequences of medical negligence on patients’ lives.