Kano State Police Command has issued a warning against intimidation of healthcare workers following an incident at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano.
The state’s police commissioner (CP) Muhammad Usain Gumel gave the warming yesterday in a statement made available to newsmen in Kano.
The CP who visited the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital to assess the security situation met with the management over the recent harassment of a medical doctor by an aggrieved family who lost a relation during birth.
A medical doctor at the said hospital, Shehu Usman Abdulwahab was assaulted by aggrieved relatives of a female patient who died in the process of delivery at the maternity section on Sunday. It was the timely appearance of the police at the scene that saved the situation.
The CP assured the hospital management that the Police Command is taking the matter very seriously and investigations have since commenced.
He further ordered the deployment of more personnel to ensure security in the hospital.
“Reiteratively, the police command is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all individuals, including healthcare, within the state.
“Additionally, the Kano Police Command will not tolerate any form of violence or intimidation against healthcare workers who are tirelessly dedicated to saving lives and caring for patients.
“Lastly, we urge everyone to respect the sanctity of medical facilities and to resolve disputes through lawful and peaceful means. Any grievances should be addressed through the appropriate channels and in accordance with the law,” he advised.
