In a chilling recurrence of violence, gunmen targeted the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu State, unleashing terror as they abducted a female deputy director and a security personnel on Tuesday morning.
Earlier this year, a resident doctor at the UNTH fell victim to a similar abduction attempt but miraculously escaped from the hands of his captors.
The latest attack has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about the safety of both staff and patients within hospital premises.
Amidst the chaos, a distressing video surfaced online, showing an SUV allegedly belonging to the abducted nurse, riddled with bullet holes on the front passenger side, further amplifying the sense of dread.
As of now, neither the police nor hospital authorities have officially confirmed the incident, leaving many questions unanswered.
However, a credible source, speaking on condition of anonymity, affirmed that the abduction took place at the same spot where the doctor was seized just weeks ago, highlighting the persistent security vulnerabilities plaguing the institution.
Expressing profound distress, a hospital staff member lamented, “We are not safe at all in this hospital.”
The alarming escalation of violence in healthcare facilities underscores the urgent need for comprehensive security measures to safeguard both medical personnel and the patients they serve.
Incidents like these, where hospital staff are attacked and abducted, create fear and insecurity among the masses. Patients may worry about their safety when seeking medical care, which could deter them from seeking timely treatment. It also undermines trust in healthcare institutions and can have long-term effects on the delivery of healthcare services. Additionally, it highlights broader issues of security and law enforcement that impact society as a whole.
