EFCC denies assault, arrest during UUTH incident

Author: Enitan AbdultawabPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

EFCC denies assault, arrest during UUTH incident

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) denied allegations that its operatives assaulted or arrested staff members during a recent incident at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. The EFCC clarified that its visit on May 12, 2026, was purely administrative to authenticate a document, not to carry out arrests. Despite claims from the Nigerian Medical Association regarding assaults, the EFCC stated it found no evidence of injuries and has ordered an internal investigation.

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