Nigeria, March 2 -- The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has condemned the killing of a colleague, Andrew Orovwigho, a consultant psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, describing the incident as a "heinous act" and "colossal blow" to Nigeria's mental health community.

In a statement dated 2 March and signed by its Secretary-General, Kingsley Okonoda, a professor, the association demanded that authorities ensure justice is served and also provide adequate compensation and support to the late doctor's family.

Mr Orovwigho was kidnapped from his residence in Enugu on 30 December 2025. He was later found the next day at a sand evacuation site and taken to the hospital. He died on 2 January 2026 while rec...