Police, Doctors Clash in Owerri

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha

The encounter between the Nigeria Medical Association, Imo State Chapter and the state government over the concession of Health Institutions in the state intensified on Thursday when a renowned Consultant Family Physician, Dr. Bede Azudialor was allegedly shot by the police.

Dr. Bede, a staff of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri was allegedly shot on the head by a yet – to – be identified police officer during a protest rally in Owerri by the NMA against what was described as “anti-life policies” of the state government.