Activities at the Plateau Specialist Hospital were reportedly disrupted following an alleged protest by hospital workers over the reported detention of one of their colleagues by security personnel.
Reports reaching our platform indicate that staff allegedly locked the hospital gates and withdrew from duty following a disagreement that reportedly led to the detention of the staff member.
The development reportedly affected medical services at the facility, with sources claiming that some patients, including emergency cases, were left unattended.
One source also alleged that a patient scheduled for a Caesarean Section (CS) was affected by the disruption, claiming that the procedure was not carried out as scheduled.
The affected workers were reportedly demanding the release of their colleague before returning to their duty posts.
However, the circumstances surrounding the reported detention and the disruption of activities at the hospital remain unclear.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the management of Plateau Specialist Hospital or relevant government authorities confirming the development.
The situation, however, was later reported to have become calm, with the hospital gates now open.
It was also reported that activities had begun returning to normal, although the full extent of the earlier disruption could not be independently verified.
Our platform is awaiting an official statement from the hospital management or relevant authorities to provide the true picture of what transpired and clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are meanwhile urged to ensure that medical services, particularly emergency care, continue without interruption for patients at the facility.
