FG Orders Probe Into Alleged Neglect of Accident Victims at FMC Abuja

A probe has been launched by the Federal Government after a viral video showed alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.

The viral video showed a man complaining bitterly after staff of the hospital left accident victims he rushed there unattended to.

According to information released by the good Samaritan who recorded the footage, he found the victims on the road and transported them to the hospital for urgent care. He alleged that hospital staff refused to provide immediate assistance, with one citing a lack of gloves.

Minutes later, some hospital staff were seen assisting in lifting one of the severely injured victims into the emergency unit.

Other victims, despite their injuries, were also seen leap-walking into the unit on their own.

In response, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Obadiah Gana, in a statement released, confirmed that the hospital has begun a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

Preliminary findings, according to the hospital, indicate that the emergency department had an adequate supply of essential medical items, including gloves, resuscitation equipment, and medications.

The hospital also stated that there were no shortages of trolleys or wheelchairs and that interactions with on-duty staff and other stakeholders are ongoing.

Gana emphasised the hospital’s commitment to transparency and quality service, noting that FMC Abuja maintains multiple feedback channels—such as visible phone numbers, QR codes, and email contacts to engage with patients and the public.