Doctors condemn EFCC raid on Uyo teaching hospital
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria and the Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital have strongly criticised a recent raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The associations described the EFCC's actions as violent and unacceptable, highlighting the alleged use of live ammunition and forceful detention of hospital staff. They called on the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, to intervene and demanded accountability for the incident. The hospital authorities have declared an indefinite strike until their demands are met.
What we know
- MDCAN and ARD condemned the EFCC's raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, calling it brutal and unprovoked.
- The associations alleged that EFCC operatives used live ammunition and forcefully broke into offices, detaining management staff without prior engagement.
- They demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all detained staff and disciplinary action against the EFCC personnel involved.
- The groups also called for medical and psychological treatment for victims, compensation for assaulted staff, an apology from the EFCC, and repairs to damaged hospital property.
- An indefinite strike has been declared by the hospital's doctors, which will only be suspended after all demands are fulfilled.
