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Full gist: On May 12, 2026, law enforcement agents (widely reported as EFCC operatives) raided the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. They arrested Professor Eyo Effiong Ekpe, a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, who serves as the hospital's Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee and is described as Akwa Ibom's only cardiothoracic specialist. What happened (from the post, replies, and video): Agents stormed the hospital premises to arrest the professor and other top consultants. Staff reportedly locked the gates to resist or delay the operation. Operatives used tear gas and fired gunshots (or shotguns), leading to chaos. People, including medical staff, patients, and bystanders, ran for cover amid visible smoke. Doctors and consultants were allegedly brutalized (manhandled/beat up). Phones were smashed in some accounts. The raid disrupted critical areas near the ICU and dialysis units, affecting patient care. The attached video (58 seconds) shows crowds of people (many in medical attire) scattering across grassy areas and roads outside hospital buildings, with plumes of smoke consistent with tear gas visible in the background. You can hear people narrating the scene in distress, calling out that it's happening at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Aftermath: The hospital was temporarily shut down. Patients were stranded, raising serious concerns given Nigeria's already severe shortage of specialists. This has sparked outrage online, with fears of a potential doctors' strike or broader protest in the health sector. Reason for the arrest:Unclear from public reports so far. One circulating detail suggests it may relate to a delayed medical report or similar administrative issue, but no official EFCC statement confirms the exact charges yet. It's not linked to the typical "Yahoo" (internet fraud) raids common in Uyo. This highlights ongoing tensions between anti-graft agencies and professionals in Nigeria, especially in critical sectors like healthcare. No major mainstream news outlets have full coverage yet (as it's breaking today)

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