Doctors issue 72-hour ultimatum over kidnapped colleague in Niger

The Niger State chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the state government to secure the release of Dr. Tony Eghagagara, kidnapped on April 22, 2026. The doctors threaten to shut down all health services if their demand is not met. They also call for enhanced security measures for healthcare workers in high-risk areas and support for the abducted doctor's family.