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EFCC Raid on Uyo Hospital

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly assaulted and arrested staff at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), leading doctors and health workers to begin an indefinite strike. The EFCC explained its visit was to verify suspects, but the raid has sparked outrage and accusations of injustice. The hospital's operations have been significantly disrupted.

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Medical report: Outrage as EFCC operatives assault UNIUYO doctor, workers

A serious confrontation has erupted at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, following an alleged assault and arrest of hospital staff by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, involved the arrest of four UUTH staff members, including Professor Effiong Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman of the Medicalโ€ฆ