The Federal Government has launched a formal investigation into an alarming viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims by staff at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jabi, Abuja.
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According to a report by LIB, the video, shared online, shows a visibly distressed man who claimed to have rescued the injured victims from a roadside accident and rushed them to the hospital’s emergency unit—only to be ignored by the hospital staff. The man alleged that one staff member refused to offer help, citing a lack of medical gloves as the reason.
The video stirred nationwide outrage, showing the injured victims—one critically wounded—struggling to receive emergency attention. One victim was later seen being carried into the facility, while others, despite serious injuries, had to limp or walk into the emergency unit unaided.
Reacting to the backlash, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Obadiah Gana, released an official statement confirming that an internal investigation is underway.
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Gana insisted that FMC Abuja had sufficient supplies of gloves, emergency medication, and equipment at the time of the incident. He added that the facility maintains adequate availability of wheelchairs and stretchers.
“The hospital is committed to providing quality healthcare and transparency,” Gana said. “We have feedback channels open to the public, including emergency contact numbers, QR codes, and direct email access.”
Gana emphasized that the management is engaging all relevant stakeholders and on-duty personnel involved in the incident to ascertain the facts and ensure accountability.
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The disturbing footage has reignited public concern over emergency healthcare standards in Nigeria, especially within government-owned institutions. Many Nigerians have called for strict disciplinary actions if negligence is confirmed.
As investigations continue, the federal authorities have vowed to ensure that similar incidents are prevented in the future. The outcome of the inquiry is expected to set a precedent for accountability in emergency medical care nationwide.
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