The Union of Trainee Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UTNMG), has condemned an “inhumane attack” on one Fred Odum, a local government official serving at the Adaklu District Assembly in the Volta Region.

They have urged the police to speed up investigations and prosecution of the people who launched the heinous attack on the victim upon suspecting him to be a thief.

“This act of utter savagery is unacceptable and violates the most basic human rights. As future healthcare professionals, we, the members of UTNMG, condemn this atrocious act in the strongest possible terms.

“We stand in solidarity with Mr. Fred and his family, offering our deepest sympathies and support during this traumatic time”, stated a communique, copied to Myjoyonline.com.

Background

The Chronicle reported that Mr. Odum who is a driver at the assembly went in search of a metal in a mechanic shop in Ho to use in fixing a flat tire of his motorbike when the suspects pounced on him and subjected him to a brutal assault leading to his incapacitation.

He was forced to drink dirty engine oil, tied to the rear of a vehicle, and dragged on the tarred road for about 500 meters before being dumped when he was taken for dead.

The brutalities caused severe damage to Fred’s reproductive organs, forcing medical officers to remove his testicles, when he was transported to the Ho Teaching Hospital by some kind-hearted people who came across his unconscious body.

The suspects are Patrick Kwame Agbesi, 39, an auto mechanic, Abraham Kwame Atidama, 30, an auto electrician, Atsu Adzasu, 24, an auto mechanic and Prophet Johnson Tagoe, 49.

Call to Action.

The Communique sighed by the President of UTNMG, Agbeti Robert Immortal urged the Ghana Police Service not to relent in its efforts to find justice for the incapacitated victim.

It also entreated the Adaklu District Assembly to support and protect the victim and his family, while calling on the authorities to address the underlying issues that led to this incident and institute measures to prevent similar occurrences.

Due to the level of attacks, the association suggested that the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service provide psychological and medical support to the victim and his family.

The association called on Civil Society Organisations to join in condemning the act and advocate for human rights protection.

UTNMG believes that such acts of violence and brutality have no place in our society, and hence must be condemned in no uncertain terms.

“As trainee nurses and midwives, we are committed to upholding human dignity and promoting a culture of care and compassion. We demand justice for Fred and call on all stakeholders to join us in condemning this heinous act."

“We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. Let's work together to create a society that values human life and dignity”, it concluded.