UUTH Doctors Strike Indefinitely After EFCC Raid

Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) declared an indefinite strike after a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday. The EFCC attempted to arrest a staff member, leading to resistance from hospital staff, which escalated into violence as EFCC operatives allegedly fired shots into the air.

Prof. Effiong Ekp, the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, was reportedly assaulted during the incident.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Akwa Ibom State, led by Dr. Aniekan Peter, called for an immediate shutdown of services across the state in protest.

Dr. Gabriel Eyo described the EFCC's actions as an onslaught against hospital workers, emphasizing the trauma inflicted on patients and staff.

The police were instructed to assist the EFCC in the arrests, further complicating the situation. The strike was initiated due to the perceived injustice and violence during the raid, with plans for further resolutions to be made public soon.