On May 13, 2026, officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a controversial operation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Akwa Ibom State. Armed with firearms, the officers reportedly sought to verify a medical report but ended up assaulting a senior medical doctor and disrupting medical services. The situation escalated as they discharged tear gas and live ammunition within the hospital premises, causing panic among patients and medical staff. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding the conduct of law enforcement agencies in sensitive environments such as healthcare facilities.
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