… Say Hospitals should not turn into killing fields
By Chioma Obinna
The Nigerian Affiliation of Resident Docs, NARD, yesterday condemned the brutal assault on Dr. Adeniyi A., a Registrar within the Division of Inner Medication on the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, whereas on responsibility within the Accident and Emergency Unit on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
In response to NARD, Dr. Adeniyi was bodily attacked by a bunch of people allegedly associated to a surgical affected person, whereas performing his skilled duties.
The affiliation in a press assertion collectively signed by the President,?Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, Secretary-Common, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim and the Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, described the assault as “reprehensible, barbaric, and a direct assault on the medical career and the Nigerian healthcare system.”
“It’s much more disturbing that this occurred inside a hospital setting, a spot meant to protect life, security, and dignity,” NARD mentioned.
The incident underscores what NARD calls a recurring sample of violence towards healthcare staff throughout Nigeria, coupled with insufficient safety measures in lots of hospitals.
“The growing tendency for members of the general public to resort to bodily aggression towards docs and different well being staff is harmful, illegal, and have to be decisively addressed.
“We will not tolerate a scenario the place resident docs are uncovered to hurt whereas rendering important companies to Nigerians,” they added.
NARD counseled the immediate response and vigilance of the ARD FMC Owo management in managing the disaster however burdened that pressing measures have to be taken to stop a recurrence.
“Assault on resident docs will not be handled with silence or indifference,” mentioned Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, NARD President, emphasizing that hospitals ought to stay protected areas for each employees and sufferers.
The affiliation has issued 4 non-negotiable calls for to the related authorities: full compensation for Dr. Adeniyi’s ache, trauma, and struggling; full protection of all medical bills arising from the incident immediately; fast improve of safety infrastructure round all entry factors, medical areas, and strategic posts inside FMC Owo; and immediate apprehension and prosecution of all perpetrators to function a deterrent.
“Failure to satisfy these calls for will compel NARD to take all reliable actions obligatory to guard its members and defend the sanctity of medical observe in Nigeria,” the assertion warned.
NARD additionally expressed solidarity with the management and members of ARD FMC Owo, assuring them of full institutional assist in looking for justice.
“An damage to at least one is an damage to all,” mentioned Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, NARD Secretary-Common.
The affiliation concluded by praying for Dr. Adeniyi’s speedy restoration and referred to as on all Nigerians to face towards violence in healthcare environments.
“Sufficient is sufficient. Hospitals should stay protected for many who dedicate their lives to saving others,” NARD mentioned.
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