EFCC accused of assaulting UNIUYO hospital staff during medical report probe
Four staff members of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, including Prof. Effiong Ekpe, were allegedly assaulted and arrested by EFCC operatives during an investigation into a medical report. The incident led to injuries, damaged property, and an indefinite strike by medical workers. The EFCC claimed its operatives acted professionally, while hospital staff and social media users condemned the agency’s actions. The situation has sparked widespread outrage and disrupted hospital services.
What happened
- EFCC operatives visited the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital to verify a medical report linked to a fraud case.
- Hospital staff, including Prof. Effiong Ekpe, were allegedly assaulted and arrested during the operation.
- The EFCC stated it had sent two letters, dated March 11, 2026, and April 20, 2026, requesting information from the hospital but received no response.
- Medical workers declared an indefinite strike, and the Nigerian Medical Association condemned the incident as an attack on healthcare professionals.
- Social media users criticised the EFCC for excessive force and questioned the legality of their actions within a hospital setting.
