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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Abuja, for taking decisive disciplinary action against staff members allegedly involved in a case of professional negligence.
FRSC Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu said the commendation followed FMC’s prompt response to a reported incident where its staff were accused of neglecting crash victims brought in for urgent care.
The alleged incident, which occurred earlier this month, sparked public outcry after videos surfaced online showing road crash victims left unattended for hours, reportedly due to staff inaction. The victims were conveyed to the medical facility by FRSC officials after a multiple-vehicle collision on the Abuja-Keffi expressway.
Agwu stated that the hospital’s response to the matter was not only timely but demonstrated a commitment to medical ethics and accountability.
“We commend the management of FMC Abuja for swiftly investigating the incident and ensuring that disciplinary measures are taken against the staff involved in the alleged negligence,” he said.
The FRSC emphasized that medical institutions are critical partners in post-crash care and must uphold the highest standards of emergency response. The Corps also reiterated its mandate to not only ensure road safety but also facilitate quick and effective rescue and care for accident victims.
“We have continued to train our personnel to handle emergency situations with professionalism, but this effort is futile if medical institutions fail to uphold their end of post-crash response,” the statement read.
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While appreciating FMC Abuja’s cooperation, Agwu stressed that the incident should serve as a wake-up call for other healthcare facilities to strengthen their emergency response protocols. He noted that road safety is a shared responsibility that requires seamless collaboration between responders and healthcare institutions.
In addition, the FRSC called on the Federal Ministry of Health to reinforce its oversight of healthcare workers’ responsiveness to emergencies, especially in public health institutions.
Meanwhile, the management of FMC Abuja, in a brief statement issued through its spokesperson, confirmed that an internal review had been conducted and that appropriate sanctions were being implemented for those found culpable.
“We have taken the concerns raised seriously and acted accordingly. The affected staff have been sanctioned in line with our internal disciplinary processes,” the hospital said, adding that measures were also being put in place to prevent future occurrences.
Members of the public have also expressed mixed reactions to the development. While some commended the hospital’s action, others called for more transparency in the process and compensation for the victims.
Human rights and road safety advocates have used the occasion to stress the need for better synergy between emergency responders and medical institutions, as well as increased public accountability for services in critical sectors like health.
The FRSC reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring that victims of road traffic crashes receive timely and humane treatment, and expressed hope that this incident would lead to stronger institutional frameworks and public confidence in Nigeria’s emergency response system.
