Top Nursing officer kidnapped in Ogun State

September 08, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

A high-ranking nursing officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, has been kidnapped.

The individual identified as, Elizabeth Uruakpa, 66, was abducted while returning home from a church service.

According to eyewitnesses, Uruakpa was ambushed by armed men near her residence, located behind the new Ilisan market.

A local resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident. “She’s a senior nursing staff member at the hospital and a dedicated member of the Winners’ Chapel,” the resident said.

An official of the university, Joshua Suleiman, confirmed the incident.

“It is on one of the university’s platforms, but I don’t have a comprehensive report,” Mr Suleiman said.

The spokesperson for the police in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on her X handle

“On 5 September, a distress call was received from Ilishan near the new market at about 1710hrs that one Elizabeth Uruakpa was abducted by young armed men who blocked her Honda CRV with their unregistered Red Toyota Camry and zoomed off with her. Updates later,” Mrs Odutola wrote in a post.

Uruakpa’s kidnapping has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for her safe release.

The kidnapping of Elizabeth Uruakpa has raised concerns about the safety and security of medical professionals in the region.

Her family and colleagues are anxiously awaiting her return.