Assault: Delta Medical Workers Resume Duties As CP Apologises

Doctors and other medical workers at the General Hospital Ogwashi Uku, in Aniocha south local government area of the state have resumed duties.

This may not be unconnected to the apology by the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass to the management of the hospital over the assault of a medical doctor by a mobile policeman.

In a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO),  DSP Bright Edafe, the police boss said the officer whose identity is yet unknown acted in a manner unbecoming of a police officer, assuring the victim of justice.

“His action is inexcusable and unpardonable, and as such, he will surely be identified and dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.

The permanent secretary of the state health management board, Dr Paul Okunbor who had earlier condemned the attack on the doctor had on Monday visited the hospital to have an interface with the medical team.

Medical services at the hospital had been paralysed since last week Thursday as the female doctor who is on national youth service was seriously beaten up by the policeman.

Other doctors in sympathy with their colleagues decided to down tool until the policeman is brought to book by the relevant authorities.

The crisis started when some policemen who escorted VIPs to a burial ceremony in Ogwashi Uku town rushed some persons to the hospital following injuries they sustained during the fracas that ensued at the funeral.

One of the policemen who allegedly became hostile at the emergency ward moved towards the doctor while sitting and gave her a severe blow, kicking and dragging her to the ground until some staff came to her rescue.

However, the statement said on receipt of the disturbing report, the police commissioner quickly put a call across to the chief medical director of the hospital and expressed his heartfelt apology and assured him that the officer will be identified and brought to book.

“The CP then directed the DPO Ogwashi-Uku division to immediately investigate and ensure that the erring officer is identified and brought to book.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that on the said date, there was a burial ceremony in Ogwashi-Uku attended by some VIPs from different parts of the country, most of which came with their escort.

“The command condemns the act in totality as no citizen of Nigeria or residents deserve to be treated in such a manner by the police or anybody. ”