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Professor Eyo Ekpe Dragged Out of Theatre: EFCC Raid Sparks Outrage at UUTH

Armed, masked police men are currently in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. They came, went to the Deputy CMAC’s office and dragged out a whole professor of medicine like a thief, they beat up and threatened to shoot staffs who tried intervening. The hospital gate has been shut down, medics and non medical staff have blocked the gate.

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Rumor has it that it’s was the EFCC and not police me! They turned up in black and black and non of them had their identity vest on.

Armed, masked police men are currently in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. They came, went to the Deputy CMAC’s office and dragged out a whole professor of medicine like a thief, they beat up and threatened to shoot staffs who tried intervening. The hospital gate has been… pic.twitter.com/KU5yMipaCy

— Riri💕 (@Quo_Riri) May 12, 2026

EFCC operation at teaching hospital disrupts services as patients, health workers flee facility

The operation triggered panic at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital as workers fled wards, patients were left unattended and medical services were disrupted following the EFCC's arrest of a senior hospital official.

The operation reportedly led to the arrest of the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, of the hospital, Eyo Ekpe, a Professor of cardiothoracic surgeon.

Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that armed operatives stormed the hospital premises in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in what they described as a “commando-style” operation.

According to witnesses, the operatives arrived in two salon cars, a tinted bus, while some of them wore masks, with a few wearing the EFCC insignia.

The reason for Professor Ekpe’s arrest was not immediately clear as of the time of filing this report.

Videos shared with PREMIUM TIMES showed scenes of panic within the hospital premises, with workers, patients and visitors seen running after what witnesses said was the firing of teargas during the operation.

Witnesses also alleged that some people sustained injuries during the commotion.

“The entire place became chaotic. Patients and staff started running when they started shooting teargas and gun,” one witness said.

A source within the hospital said the incident caused fear among health workers and disrupted clinical activities across several departments.

Witnesses said many phones were seized by EFCC operatives from those who snapped or filmed the operation.

Following the operation, labour unions within the hospital moved across wards and directed members to vacate the premises over security concerns.

PREMIUM TIMES observed workers leaving offices and hospital wards, while some patients were left unattended in the confusion.

Internal statement issued by the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital branch of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, signed by its chairperson, Effiong Unoekieoru, directed nurses to immediately leave the hospital environment.

“Sequel to the security concern due to invasion of the hospital premises by EFCC officials this morning, all the nurses are hereby directed to leave the hospital environment until the security situation is calm,” the statement said.

Officials of the Trade Union Congress and the Senior Staff Association were also seen moving across wards and departments asking workers to vacate the premises.

The disruption raised concerns about the safety of patients receiving treatment at the tertiary health institution, especially those in critical condition.

PREMIUM TIMES sent separate media enquiries to the EFCC and the management of UUTH seeking clarification on the operation.

In the enquiry to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, PREMIUM TIMES asked why Mr Ekpe was arrested and whether the anti-graft agency authorised the use of force, including alleged deployment of teargas and gun, within a hospital environment.

The newspaper also asked whether the commission was aware that the operation disrupted healthcare services and forced medical workers to abandon wards.

In a separate enquiry to the Chief Medical Director of UUTH, Emem Bassey, PREMIUM TIMES asked whether the hospital management was informed ahead of the operation, whether arrest warrant was shown by the EFCC before the arrest, what Mr Ekpe was arrested for and whether any patients or staff sustained injuries during the incident.

The newspaper also sought clarification on the impact of the operation on surgeries, emergency response and patient care within the hospital.

Neither the EFCC nor the hospital management had responded to the enquiries as of the time of filing this report.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/878926-efcc-operation-at-teaching-hospital-disrupts-services-as-patients-health-workers-flee-facility.html

When it comes to armless individuals like this,na so our security agencies erection go strong like wetin wan burst ceiling. But when it comes to the likes of yahayo bello,na once Dem go sit down dey look like dog wey Dem comot bone from e hand

Blind to corrupt politicians.

Ikwikwi to others who do not loot billions of dollars of taxpayers monies...

Ladies and gentlemen,

The trademark of the EFCC.

Zoo animals! Charlatans

I still don't understand how law enforcement in the southern part of the country are always rogue.

This country is such a funny place and an eyesore at same time

You don't move like touts in place of arrest. All this unprofessionalism should stop, please.
If our police force is credible in the eyes of the people, a call to order will be restored without interference from society

Happenings in the zoo. Hhhghhh hjgh

Useless organisation. Till date yahaya Bello is walking around freely. After months in hiding, Bello strolled into their office and strolled out. The useless EFCC could do nothing.

Any arrest warrant produced?

You go armed yourself cos you want arrest a Prof, thereby causing unnecessary panick

Misuse of power

Why can't these security agencies borrow a clue from their US and European counterpart.

If you believe that someone has committed a crime why don't you approach a competent court of law with the appropriate jurisdiction to obtain a search warrant or an arrest warrant.


Must they always display jungle behaviour like Nigeria is some zoo?

Them only sabi play action when them see civilians. If bandits or boko boys show now them go drop gun run like a scared little sissies.

there was a country

What was his offence?
The method of arrest was crude.

With the way these guys operate, I pray we don't get to a point kidnappers will boldly come to a building in the morning, with black on black and whisk people away

Everyone will be shouting EFCC not knowing it's kidnappers

Most of them are not well trained or may be they refused to be trained.

When it comes to Politicians and leaders that embezzle BILLIONS of public funds, you invite them and even spread red carpet for them...!

But, when it involves regular average citizens accused of far lesser financial crimes, you swoop down like commandoes and FBI Force tracking down dangerous terrorists.


Upholding the law is a good thing... But, doing it selectively, and constantly trampling on the rights of citizens because they are not wealthy or influential is the sort of thing that sets any nation down a very dangerous path.

When Citizens constantly perceive law enforcement as enemies worse than criminals, that nation is DOOMED!

SonOfWords:
Teargas in a hospital premises. The kind of misbehaviour that's very likely to jail you in saner climes.

The leadership administration in this country is just useless from top to bottom💀.

Have u heard of ICE
They kill innocent people who protest against them.

Why would any security operative go about without any form of identifications? That's crazy

They are always active in the South. I don't see them using the same tactics with all those terrorists up north. If they are that agile why not let them face the terrorists up north?

Abeg why that guy shoe big like that

I was wondering what was going on when I passed there.

This kind of rascality in a hospital environment??
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Shameless EFCC that should be scrapped before they go rogue completely

CodeTemplar:
Any arrest warrant produced?

EFCC and Police don't know anything about arrest warrant. Too bad!

This is why so many are against State Police . If this is being done at the Federal level....why wouldn't it be done at the same level?... law enforcement being above the law?

shortgun:
Exactly what they did to a doctor one time and all doctors were directed not to treat police officers or their relatives in any hospital. They later came begging, I guess they have not learned any lesson

Nonsense organization!

Why not invite him? Or better still pick him up at home? Why bring this disruptive behaviour to a hospital environment where many patients are already traumatized? Kai!

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Professor Eyo Ekpe Dragged Out of Theatre: EFCC Raid Sparks Outrage at UUTH

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Armed, masked police men are currently in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. They came, went to the Deputy CMAC’s office and dragged out a whole professor of medicine like a thief, they beat up and threatened to shoot staffs who tried intervening. The hospital gate has been… pic.twitter.com/KU5yMipaCy

— Riri💕 (@Quo_Riri) May 12, 2026

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/878926-efcc-operation-at-teaching-hospital-disrupts-services-as-patients-health-workers-flee-facility.html

Is this a professional way to effect an arrest?

jospepper:
What was his offence?
The method of arrest was crude.

Your response makes sense 👍.
His Offence should have been read out right there before arresting him- to dim Speculation.
But most of the time,they normally works on A Tip of Information ,but they should show human side because So many Big Time Cases -Earlier gotten but we are confused as to why they are left off hook- while the case is still on-going - in Billions, e g:
- Hadjia - a woman in Poverty Alleviation Dept,since Buhari Era and,
- the NNPC Officials and their Endless Refinery Repair that Never Worked.
- the Yahaya Bello of Kogi and so many Others!
That is why NIGERIANS Are Skeptical 🧐!