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A Heartbreaking Loss: Dr. Japheth Nuhu Pata DVM(UDUS)




The Veterinary Council of Nigeria is deeply saddened by the confirmation of Dr. Japheth Nuhu Pata's (DVM(UDUS)) death. Dr. Pata, who was initially missing after taking a Bolt ride from Kagani to Jabi (Abuja) on May 6th, 2024, was tragically murdered.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Pata's family during this incredibly difficult time. Words cannot express the profound sense of loss we share. 

Dr. Pata's dedication and passion for veterinary medicine will be deeply missed.

Standing with the Family and Seeking Justice

The President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, mni, who has been working with the authorities to locate Dr. Pata and investigate his disappearance said:

The shocking news of the death of Dr. Pata is indeed very sad😭😭 May God grant him eternal rest. While mourning his death, I want to assure the veterinary community that we will make sure the perpetrators of this heinous act are brought to book and he gets justice.  May his gentle soul rest in perfect. May God grant his family and all of us the fortitude to bear this great loss🙏🏼 The entire members of the Board of VCN mourn your death. 

The Veterinary Council of Nigeria Board extends its full support to the authorities and will continue to advocate for a thorough investigation. This senseless act has shaken the veterinary community, and we stand united in demanding justice for Dr. Pata.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

May God grant his family and all of us the fortitude to bear this great loss.

In Solidarity,

Dr. Femi Kayode

For The Veterinary Council of Nigeria Board

Comments

  1. This is so devastating...a vibrant young Veterinarian. May his soul rest in peace.
    I pray that the relevant security agencies will unravel the mystery behind this death.

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  2. Dr Japhet was such a kind soul, always cheerful, hardworking and a passionate veterinarian, may his gentle soul rest in peace

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  3. A vibrant young veterinarian
    May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace 🥲🥲

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  4. May his soul rest with the Lord. The comfort his family, relatives, friends and the VCN

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  5. What a tragedy!!! May God exposes his killers

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  6. Dear Dr. Japheth, go well till we meet again. Moments with you are held so closely and dear. Rest in peace.

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  7. What a pathetic story, Dr. Pata was an amazing friend of all time, so sad that good men living on borrowed time. Rest on Dr. Pata

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  8. May His Soul Rest in Peace while praying God comforts the family left behind.
    God will expose the perpetrators.

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  9. The perpetrators will not go unpunished. May his soul rest in peace.

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  10. Dr. Pata was my good friend. He was a humble and joyful person. May God grant his family the grace to bear this great loss and punish the bad people who murdered him.

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  11. A very Sad news Indeed. Rest on Doctor. May the Lord grant your family and the Vet profession the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable lost.

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  12. May he rest in peace.

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  13. So sad. My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends and may God Almighty rest his soul in Jesus Christ Amen 💔

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  14. Nizam Mustapha IkiraMay 22, 2024 at 10:43 AM

    This is so sad. My sincere heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire Veterinary family. Rest in peace Doctor.

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