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EFCC Raid on Uyo Hospital

Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Health & Science

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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

- Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly assaulted and arrested four staff members of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State. - The incident occurred during an investigation to verify a medical report submitted by a fraud suspect facing trial. - Hospital workers have declared an indefinite strike in protest of the alleged assault and โ€ฆ