Following the Kankara General Hospital attack by bandits in Kankara Local Government Area on Wednesday, Governor Dikko Radda has issued a stern warning to bandits and partners that such acts will not be tolerated by the state government.
The Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, on Thursday, noted this in documents shared with pressmen.
Acknowledging the severity of the attack, he noted that those responsible, when found capable, will be punished by law.
“There will be no safe haven for those who threaten our healthcare system.”
Condemning the act on the health facility, the Katsina State Governor expressed sadness over the attack, which left several individuals injured, including a medical doctor identified as Murtala Dandashire.
Governor Radda said, “This assault on healthcare workers and patients shows how low and cruel these bandits are,” said the governor.
About five persons were said to be abducted by the suspected bandit, says a report.
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“Though we have made noticeable progress in reducing these attacks, this incident reminds us that our mission is not complete. We are implementing additional security measures, including enhanced personnel presence at healthcare facilities throughout Katsina State.
The Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed, wrote, “Governor Radda frankly posited that the Government of Katsina will not allow criminals to impede access to medical care or endanger healthcare workers.
Reaffirming their commitment to safeguarding medical staff in the state, he reassured the Katsina State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association and affected hospital staff of a reformed strategic security approach during the course of rendering their services without fear.
He stated, “The safety of our healthcare workers and residents remains our paramount concern.”
