Akwa Ibom doctors plan lawsuit against EFCC over hospital incident
The Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has announced plans to file a N1bn lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The move follows an alleged assault on Professor Eyo Ekpe during an EFCC operation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. The association claims that the raid caused significant physical, emotional, and professional harm. They have also stated that medical services to EFCC officials and their relatives will be suspended until their demands are met.
What we know
- The NMA alleges that Professor Eyo Ekpe was physically assaulted and handcuffed by masked EFCC operatives during the raid.
- The association claims that its chairman, Professor Aniekan Peter, was shoved and exposed to teargas while seeking clarification.
- The NMA is demanding an apology, prosecution of those involved, and N1bn in damages from the EFCC.
- The association says there was no prior formal invitation to Professor Ekpe or its leadership before the incident.
- The NMA has suspended medical services to EFCC officials and their relatives until its demands are addressed.
