A group of 12 students from Emmanuel Alayande University, accompanied by four motorcycles, stormed the State Hospital in Oyo, causing chaos and destruction.
This was narrated by the Medical Director of State Hospital Oyo, Dr. Rusheedat Gazaal who explained her ordeal to Journalists.
The Medical Director, State Hospital, Oyo, Dr. Rusheedat Gazaal, explained “The students brought a patient to the hospital around 10 pm, claiming the individual had consumed poison.
“However, they refused to follow hospital protocol, neglecting to register the patient or obtain a hospital card.
“The students became aggressive, shouting and demanding that the ward orderly call the doctor on duty immediately. When the orderly complied, the students followed her to the doctor’s call room, causing a disturbance.
“In the ensuing chaos, the students broke three door glasses, injured the doctor on call, and chased hospital staff around the premises.
“The doctor on call notified the Acting MD, Dr. Rusheedat Adeola Gazaal, who requested backup from Amotekun and reported the incident at the Dubar Police Station.
“A police officer accompanied hospital staff to arrest the students, but the Dean of Student Affairs intervened, calling the Area Commander to stop the arrest.
“The Dean allegedly threatened to mobilize more students to the hospital, escalating the situation further.
Speaking on the incident, the Chairman Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi warned those have decided in causing disruption to the peace of the state hospital to desist or face the wrath of the law.
The chairman promised that those involved in the destruction and caused mayhem in the hospital would be arrested and prosecuted according to the rule of law.
He assured patients in the hospital to be calm and promised that the state hospital Oyo and other hospitals in the state are working assiduously to ensure the people of the state enjoy the sustainable healthcare delivery.
The incident has left hospital staff shaken, with many expressing concern for their safety and well-being.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway, with hospital authorities and law enforcement working to address the situation and prevent future occurrences.
