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That's why no body bothered to go out and vote. Happens in all states.

Start mama put business. That's if you sabi cook and you no stingy with food too then you go make am. Meaning, if you dish it small portions, no body will patronise you...

The boi did nothing wrong here. I know alot of people in final year in university still write jamb to change course cos it wasn't actually what they wanted. JAMB again at it. Make the man no come shed cro cro tears for us again fa. 😒😕

Kobicove:
Let those who believe in it continue

The fact that it's not working for you does not mean it's not working for other people

Oga e no fit work shikina! Either of them can be cheating. ND IF YOU BE SIMP SORRY!. You fada people children tia.

helinues:
They would soon rush back to Pdp after the 2027 election defeat.

A party already existing with chairman and other party executives, the coalition joined and want to dislodged those that have been maintaining the party.. Okay now

which yeye PDP. It's dead and gone for real!!!

NgeneUkwenu:
Coalition of Northern Fraudsters, Who Can't Endure Four Years Out of power.

Things to note before the usual emotional tribe get their hopes high:

South West- There's no state Atiku can get up to 10% of the votes.

South South- There is no state as presently constituted, that Atiku can get up to 10% of votes cast.

South East: There is not state here, Atiku will see up to 10% of the votes cast.

NORTH Central; With the exception Niger state( Where Atiku can get up to 25% of the votes) there is nothing for him in this Zone...The other 5 states here are firmly APC.

North West and North East ( Atiku will win handsomely here with born to rule mentality of the hausa fulani,) but that wont be enough to compete with Tinubu when the Numbers are added.

SUMMARY:
Atiku will only make 25% in about 15 states, while Tinubu is projected to make at least 25% in 32 states and Abuja!

mumus well done with your analysis 🤣🤣🤣

miyagi01:
Make them dey play! Tinubu wouldnt leave that seat without a fight. Mark O, Aregbe O, have no political strength

we go see na. You think it was possible without the people by their side in 2015? 🙁😒🤨

Mumu and you think Wike is not capable of getting such abi 😕 even 10m acres, Wike will do anything to have it. Mtcheeew!!!! 😕

She's a foolll treating an old person that way. Serves her right!!

temitope27:
Abeg leave Jackson oo, let him come off the bench, we can manage him

my own is they should stop selling to rivals period!!! Any formal Chelsea player always score against us to hurt us. 😒

This guy and spanner the fufu master consumer 🤔

It gives you money as in how? So you mean you too don am before ba 🤔🤔

fuckJones:
obi will never be president of this country. just imagine

You and sense 🫱................................... 🫲 You claim is under the court or subjudicial but your actions are what? Make una the try get small sense na 😏

Seunpapa65:
What is the name of this animal that has been trending

no be Timon be this? 🫢😂😂😂 he's looking for his pal pumba.

Chucks13:
Anything obi disgust me with passion because I kept telling people I grew up with this demonic liar called obi he was lije a senior bro to us then, he was conceived, born and has be living as a notorious liar and a serial dodgy criminal.

lols we know it's you don't hide under your moniker claiming to be... 🫢🫢🫢

ebuk4real:
You must be the joker and clown here. Suit of June 2nd 2025 and it's heard, judgement passed and executed on same month of June, 21st? In Nigeria?

You must be high on weeds if you don't connect the dots. Well, its still you clowns that they have brainwashed with 20k monthly stipend to become e-warriors

don't mind the batidiots! They don’t know what is called 'appeal rights'

SoftSport:
Peter Obi got it wrong, his brother’s house was removed because of a court case, not because of politics.

even at that, the person whom the judgment is against has a right of appeal and you can't act outside the period of his right and go through the corner in the name of obtaining a court judgment in your favour. Wake up from your ignorance and be educated with your bias write up. 😕😕😕

2special:
No be Action Bitters be that, what some guys they take 3 or more at once

I take a whole big bottle not got sex or anything. Just high and opue for God. 😕🤨

I don't sit anyhow on people's cushion when I visit. I'll always be on alert in case anyone can crawl into your body and boom take it home and you're finished! This thing de cause depression. 🙁

I'm sure e no go pass Gabon viper 👀👀🤨 that snake and dry leaves na 5&6

Obviouslyblunt:
there is a law passed, mandating health professionals to treat gunshot or accident victims immediately without a police report. Why then do you still do the facilitate police report thing?

lack of proper knowledge and awareness of what the law entails.

Hurt ego how? Tell him to stop the nansense except you enjoy seeing him or judging him.

aljharem:
Do that at your own prerogative. Fake products

fake ke. 😒 They owns almost all shops in lagos.

2007 - 2016 was iconic. Mehn what a league it was those days. 😎😎

Na so world war start those days ooh. I don't want to witness it for the third time again o. Time to incubate again

ROLES OF INDIVIDUAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND MEDICAL PERSONEL
Section 2 of the Act provides:

Every person, including security agents, shall render every possible assistance to any person with gunshot wounds and ensure that the person is taken to the nearest hospital for immediate treatment.
Accordingly-
(a) a person with a gunshot wound shall be received for immediate and adequate treatment by any hospital in Nigeria with or without initial monetary deposit, and
(b) a person with a gunshot wound shall not be subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment or torture by any person or authority, including the police or other security agencies.

According to the above provision, the law mandates that everyone, including security agents and medical personnel, must promptly and without hesitation attend to victims of gunshot wounds, accidents, and other emergencies. This is a mandatory requirement of the law without more. See also Section 20 of the National Health Act.

Ethical Responsibilities.
The ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals come into sharp focus when handling emergency cases. The Hippocratic Oath, which emphasizes a duty to preserve life and prevent harm, is at odds with practices that delay treatment pending police clearance. From an ethical standpoint, the decision to prioritize administrative procedures over a patient’s immediate care contradicts the core values of medical practice.

Ethical Dilemma of Life versus Law: Healthcare professionals in Nigeria have faced a long-standing ethical dilemma—whether to prioritize life-saving treatment over bureaucratic processes like obtaining a police report. For instance, a good number of patients have died due to delayed treatment caused by hospitals insisting on a police report before providing care. This situation raises critical ethical questions about the role of the medical community in preserving life above all else.
Patient Confidentiality and Trust: Another ethical concern is patient confidentiality. Reporting to the police, especially in gunshot cases, may compromise patient privacy and trust in the healthcare system. Although the law mandates reporting after initial treatment, healthcare professionals must navigate the delicate balance between cooperating with law enforcement and upholding patient confidentiality and,
Access to Emergency Care. Access to emergency care without unnecessary obstacles is fundamental. Denying or delaying treatment due to the absence of a police report can be seen as a violation of a patient’s right to life and dignity. Nigeria’s efforts to improve this situation through the aforementioned laws represent an important step toward ensuring that medical ethics align with international human rights standards.


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Under this Act, hospitals, whether public or private, must provide immediate treatment to any person with gunshot wounds. See Section 1 of the Act.
However, as an addendum to the Act, such Healthcare providers are mandated to report such cases to the police within two hours after commencing treatment, but the lack of an immediate report should not delay medical care. See Section 3 (1), while failure to comply with this law may result in sanctions, including fines or imprisonment for healthcare professionals. See Section 5 of the Act.

This act is a significant departure from past practices and reflects Nigeria’s commitment to aligning healthcare with global human rights standards. Prior to this law, gunshot victims were often left untreated due to fears that treating them without police approval would involve medical personnel in legal issues or criminal investigations.

The National Health Act (2014): The National Health Act also plays a critical role in ensuring the rights of emergency patients. It states that all citizens have the right to emergency treatment, and refusal of such treatment due to the absence of a police report or upfront payment is illegal. This law sets a standard for all healthcare providers and reinforces the human right to life-saving treatment. The Act ensures that emergency care, including road accidents and critical injuries victims can not be denied healthcare due to financial or bureaucratic reasons. See Section 20 of the said Act even though enforcement remains a challenge, with many healthcare providers still hesitating to treat victims without police involvement, largely due to fear of legal repercussions, inadequate training, or lack of proper awareness of the law.

LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ‘TREATMENT OF EMERGENCY CASES WITHOUT A POLICE REPORT: FOCUS ON VICTIMS OF ACCIDENTS, GUNSHOT WOUNDS, AND CRITICAL INJURIES IN NIGERIA.

PART 1.
INTRODUCTION
We read in the Holy Book of the Christians (Bible), the story of a certain man who was robbed, beaten, helpless, and left to die. While many saw him in this dire state, only a soul moved by compassion came to his aid despite being in desperate need for help.
This story often emphasizes the actions of the one good man who rendered help, but it also raises important questions. Why did others not help? What could have possibly prevented them from coming to the aid of the dying man and many more?.

In today’s society, fear of legal consequences, financial commitment and sometimes, unexpected trouble with law enforcement agencies among others may culminate into why individuals might be hesitatant to assist victims in dire need of help.

Often time, considerable victims of kidnappers, ritualists, bandits, and armed robbery attacks survive their ordeals but are left on the brink of death owing to lack of timely medical intervention as a result of the reasons adduced above.

Generally, emergency healthcare is a fundamental right that cuts across societal, legal, and moral boundaries. However, in countries like Nigeria, the intersection of healthcare, law enforcement, and societal norms creates a complex scenario, especially when treating accidents, gunshot wounds, or victims of critical injuries.

For decades, hospitals in Nigeria have been faced with the dilemma of whether to provide emergency treatment without a police report.

In this article, we shall focus our attention on the legal and ethical implications of treating such cases and the evolving stance of the country’s healthcare laws and ethics.

Legal Framework
Historically, Nigerian hospitals and clinics often refused to treat patients with gunshot wounds, critical injuries, or accidents until a police report was presented. This was primarily driven by regulations ambiguities and fear of being implicated in criminal investigations.

However, this stance has gradually changed due to legislative reforms and increased awareness of the importance of timely medical intervention.

Continuous awareness is however, required by the relevant agency as many of the hospitals still insist on police reports before commencing treatment for such victims.

THE ‘OLD PRESUMED LAW’
While the Police Act (CAP p19, laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004), section 4 1 mandates police reports for injuries caused by firearms or other dangerous weapons. It is important to note that the regulation was a mere police rule and never a law or legislation of the Federal Government of Nigeria. It’s also noteworthy that many lives have been lost because of these reckless and insensitive bottlenecks.

Whilst the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigerian (1999 as amended) guaranteed every citizen the right to life and before such life can be taken, such person must not only be found guilty of an offence by a competent court of record, he must be so convicted and sentenced accordingly.

Further to the above, Coronal Law (CAP C35, laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004) section 9 (1) mandates healthcare workers to report deaths or injuries caused by violence or which in their opinion is unnatural causes.

THE LAWS.

Gunshot Wounds Act (2017): One of the most critical legislative interventions came in 2017 with the passing of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Wounds Act. This law mandates that hospitals and healthcare professionals treat gunshot victims immediately, without the need for a police report.