NMA dismisses shocking and bizarre claims of magical genital theft (opens original article in a new tab)

The Nigerian Medical Association and legal experts have dismissed claims of magical genital theft, attributing them to psychological conditions and misinformation, while urging public health education and legal compliance.

• NMA dismisses claims of magical genital theft as unfounded and unrecognised by medical science and law
• Koro Syndrome is described as a mass psychogenic illness causing fear of genital retraction without anatomical changes
• Legal expert states allegations of magical genital theft have no legal basis and can constitute false accusations
• Vigilante groups are urged to avoid physical abuse of suspects and instead cooperate with law enforcement agencies
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• tldr: The Nigerian Medical Association and legal experts have dismissed claims of magical genital theft, attributing them to psychological conditions and misinformation, while urging public health education and legal compliance.