EFCC Hospital Raid Sparks Indefinite Doctors’ Strike in Uyo
Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
UYO, Nigeria – Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital begin an indefinite strike after condemning what they describe as a violent raid by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on the medical facility.
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria and the Association of Resident Doctors accuse EFCC operatives of using force, firing live ammunition and unlawfully detaining hospital management staff during Tuesday’s operation in Uyo.
In a joint communiqué issued on Wednesday, the groups describe the invasion as “unprovoked” and “commando-style”, insisting healthcare workers and patients suffer trauma during the incident.
“The unprovoked invasion, violence and assault on staff members and personnel of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital community by EFCC operatives are strongly condemned,” the statement reads.
The communiqué, signed by Dr Mfon Inoh, Dr Kalu Nnenna, Dr Ekomobong Udoh and Dr Kenneth Ikott, calls on Umo Eno to intervene immediately.
The associations allege EFCC officers forcefully break into offices and drag management staff away without first informing hospital authorities about their mission.
“We further condemn the brutal and unrestrained use of live ammunition during the invasion,” the groups add.
Doctors demand the immediate release of detained staff, prosecution of officers involved, compensation for victims, medical and psychological support for affected workers and a public apology from the EFCC published in two national newspapers.
The strike, according to the associations, remains in force until all demands are met.
The incident intensifies public scrutiny over security operations inside medical institutions and raises concerns about the safety of healthcare workers in Nigeria’s public hospitals.
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