Armed hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers launched another terrifying attack on Tuesday morning at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State. This incident marks a grim continuation of the security challenges faced by the hospital, as a female deputy director of the hospital and a security man were reportedly abducted during the raid.
A dramatic video shared online showed an abandoned SUV believed to belong to the nurse, with visible bullet holes in the front passenger side. The chilling scene brought memories of a similar abduction earlier this year when a resident doctor was attacked and taken. Fortunately, the doctor managed to escape from the kidnappers’ den.
Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the most recent incident, leaving many to rely on unofficial sources for updates. A source familiar with the situation disclosed that the abduction occurred at the same spot where the previous doctor was taken.
Staff members at the hospital are understandably distressed and concerned about their safety in light of these repeated incidents. One staff member shared, “This is so sad; we are not safe at all in this hospital; everywhere is porous.”
As the community remains on high alert, they anxiously await further information and join in the collective hope for the safe return of the abducted individuals. The alarming recurrence of these attacks underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures to protect both staff and patients at UNTH.
