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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an apology be issued to Professor Eyo Ekpe of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) and members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) over a recent raid at the facility.
In a statement on Monday, the commission said the directive followed a preliminary review of the May 12, 2026, incident involving EFCC operatives and medical personnel at the hospital.
EFCC Chairman Speaks on UUTH Incident, Directs Apology to Ekpe, NMA
Pursuant to the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026 incident involving personnel of the Commission and medical staff of the Uyo University Teaching Hospital, the Executive… pic.twitter.com/3zUrkjpZDy
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The EFCC said Olukoyede expressed regret over the disruption caused by the operation, noting that the agency took seriously concerns raised by hospital staff and the public.
“Pursuant to the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026 incident involving personnel of the Commission and medical staff of the Uyo University Teaching Hospital, the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that an apology be made to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee of UUTH, and members of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA,” the statement reads.
He reiterated that the commission would carry out a full investigation into the incident and ensure that any officer found culpable faces appropriate disciplinary action.
Olukoyede also said the EFCC remained committed to working with stakeholders in order to prevent a repeat of similar incidents.
He, however, maintained that the commission would continue to enforce its mandate across the country, while calling on medical associations and other professional bodies to support its anti-corruption efforts.
