PORT HARCOURT — A medical doctor, Dr Stephen Vanman, has been reportedly found dead with multiple stab wounds after he went missing while on his way to work in Port Harcourt, Rivers State .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that Dr Vanman left home on Saturday, August 8, to attend a locum shift after mentioning he was headed to Spar supermarket at Old GRA, but later went missing . His body was reportedly discovered on Tuesday, August 11, with multiple stab wounds .
CDA News Nigeria reports that the tragic incident has sparked concern among medical workers and members of the public, with fresh calls for better security for doctors and other health workers . The death has also raised questions about the safety of healthcare professionals who travel to different locations to provide medical care .
Authorities are yet to officially confirm the incident, and the circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear at the time of filing this report . Many have called on relevant authorities to take stronger steps to protect medical professionals, who continue to provide essential services despite growing security concerns .
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