The Gombe State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association condemned the harassment of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital staff by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives, following an incident involving the use of tear gas during an operation that disrupted hospital
The EFCC denied allegations of assaulting staff at Uyo Teaching Hospital during an operation aimed at investigating fraud. No arrests were made, and the agency called for evidence to support claims of brutality, emphasizing its commitment to fighting corruption without infringing
Prof. Eyo Ekp, a cardiothoracic surgeon at UUTH, accused EFCC operatives of assaulting hospital staff and attempting to arrest him over a purported fake medical report. The incident escalated, leading to the arrest of four hospital workers without prior notice.
The EFCC conducted an operation at Uyo hospital on May 12, denying it was a raid despite public outrage over alleged brutality. No arrests were made, but the agency acknowledged a breach of operational standards and promised disciplinary action pending an investigation.
Peter Obi condemned the EFCC's raid on the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, criticizing the use of teargas within the premises. The operation, linked to a fraud investigation, resulted in injuries and arrests, prompting medical staff to initiate an indefinite strike.
