Four hospital staff members, including Prof. Effiong Ekpe, Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, were reportedly arrested during the operation.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has bowed to mounting public pressure and opened an investigation into a lawless raid by its operatives during which medical workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital were assaulted during the controversial operation in Akwa Ibom State.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, sparked outrage across Nigeria after videos surfaced online showing panic and chaos within the hospital premises as workers, patients and visitors fled following the alleged firing of tear gas canisters.
Four hospital staff members, including Prof. Effiong Ekpe, Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, were reportedly arrested during the operation.
According to eyewitness accounts, EFCC operatives had stormed the hospital to arrest a staff member linked to the authentication of a medical report allegedly submitted by a suspect standing trial before a Federal High Court in Uyo.
