The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apologised to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the management of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) following the controversial raid carried out by its operatives at the hospital in Akwa Ibom State.
The apology was ordered by the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, after the commission reviewed a preliminary report on the incident involving EFCC personnel and medical workers at the hospital on May 12, 2026.
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In a statement released on Monday, the anti-graft agency expressed regret over the discomfort caused to members of staff, patients and the general public during the operation.
The commission specifically apologised to Professor Eyo Ekpe, Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of UUTH, as well as members of the NMA.
The EFCC also announced that a full-scale investigation into the incident had commenced, assuring Nigerians that any operative found to have acted outside established professional standards would face disciplinary measures.
According to the commission, the incident would not stop it from carrying out its anti-corruption mandate across the country, while also stressing the importance of maintaining cooperation with professional bodies and stakeholders.
The controversy followed allegations by the Chief Medical Director of UUTH, Ememabasi Bassey, who accused EFCC operatives of invading the hospital without a warrant and arresting a senior surgeon alongside four staff members.
Bassey claimed the operation disrupted activities within the hospital and created tension among workers and patients, leading to outrage within the medical community.
The incident later triggered industrial action by members of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria and the Association of Resident Doctors.
The hospital management explained that the EFCC operatives had visited the facility to verify a medical report linked to a fraud suspect facing trial before the Federal High Court in Uyo over alleged financial crimes involving microfinance banks.
According to the CMD, investigations later revealed that the medical report in question was fake and not issued by the hospital.
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