By Dare Akogun
The Kwara State Government has urged medical practitioners in the state to comply with the Gunshot Act of 2017.
The Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, made the call in a statement issued by Falade Gbenga, the Press Secretary of the ministry.
Ms El-Imam explained that the Gunshot Act of 2017 gave legal coverage for the treatment of persons who sustained gunshot injuries without any hinderance whatsoever.
She stated that the plea became necessary to forestall unnecessary loss of lives from injuries sustained in agonising torments associated with gunshots.
The commissioner instructed that correspondences from the Inspector General of Police on the subject matter be given wide dissemination.
She also enjoined medical practitioners to remain compassionate while discharging their duties.
It would be recalled that A circular from the office of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, dated 25 October, directed prompt treatment of gunshot victims without having to wait for police report.
