The management of Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, UNIOSUN has condemned attack on staff and facilities of the hospital by some hoodlums on Wednesday.
In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Ayoade Adeyemo, the management berated the attack on doctors, nurses and some other staff who were carrying out their lawful professional duties at the Accident and Emergency Unit.
The statement described the attack as unwarranted as was premised on the death of a relation of the said thugs who was rushed into the hospital hours earlier.
It noted that the relations of the deceased were aware of all necessary medical efforts made to save the patient.
“We recall that on the 6th of April, 2022, some hoodlums attacked doctors, nurses and some other staff on duty at the Accident and Emergency Unit of UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Osogbo causing bodily harm and damages to facilities.
“The unwarranted attack was premised on the death of a relation of the said thugs who was rushed into the hospital hours earlier. It is pertinent to say that all necessary medical efforts were made to save the patients, of which the relations were aware and carried along.
“It is unfortunate that those concerned took laws into their hands by beating any staff on sight in spite of appeals to them by the leadership of the hospital. They also disrupted the calmness of other patients thereby sending frights into them, the statement read.”
While the statement sympathised with the relations of the deceased, it however maintained that the welfare and security of staff, of all cader, is paramount to the management.
According to the statement, the Management also appreciated the Police for prompt action in restoring peace instantly.
“While we sympathise with the relations of the deceased, the welfare and security of our staff, of whatever cader, is paramount to management. We therefore assure our patients and staff of adequate security always.
“The Management also appreciates the Police for prompt action in restoring peace instantly. The matter is now under investigation of the Police and other security organisations.”
“The anagement also appreciates the appeal of many distinguished citizens of the state including especially that of His Royal Majesty, Kabiyesi Oba Abdurosheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland.
“We also believe that people should face the consequences of their actions. This is the only way future occurrences could be prevented and our staff could continue to have their services rendered professionally,” the statement added.
