India, Sept. 27 -- The Benue State Government has shut down 12 unlicensed hospitals and clinics across Buruku, Ushongo, and Kwande Local Government Areas, warning residents that using such facilities is like embarking on a "suicide mission."



The closures were carried out on Thursday during an enforcement exercise led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Dr. Beatrice Tsavmbu.



She was joined by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Agbadu Iorbee Joshua; the Director of Public Health, Mrs. Esther Menger; and the Director of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mr. Anyebe Boniface.



Facilities sealed in the operation include Ella Community Health Centre and St. William Community Health Centre in Buruku; ...