How 40-year-old man flogged female doctor in Yobe hospital – Police
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
The Yobe State Police Command has recently arrested a 40-year-old man, Usman Ahmed, for physically assaulting a female health worker at the Specialist Hospital in Damaturu.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the incident occurred after a disagreement over the provision of medical attention, during which the suspect reportedly attacked the female health worker with a stick.
Responding swiftly to a distress call from hospital security, officers from the ‘C’ Division of the Police Command mobilised to the scene and apprehended the suspect. He is currently facing prosecution in court.
Condemning the assault, the Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, described the act as unacceptable and warned the public against resorting to violence.
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He stressed that anyone found guilty of such offences would face severe penalties.
The Command urged members of the public to use proper channels to express grievances, such as reporting complaints to designated authorities or institutional complaint desk.
Additionally, the police encouraged citizens to report incidents of violence or misconduct, promote non-violent conflict resolution, and show respect for health workers who play vital roles in society.
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The Yobe State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting frontline health professionals and maintaining law and order, adding that it would continue to arrest and prosecute anyone who attacks healthcare workers or engages in unlawful behaviour.
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