The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday night, has sparked outrage, with relatives accusing the hospital of medical negligence.

While the identity of the deceased woman has not been disclosed, the Akwa Ibom State Government confirmed the incident in a statement released on August 31.

Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, noted that the state government became aware of the case after a video, allegedly recorded by grieving family members, surfaced on social media.

“In response to the governor’s directive, I led a team from the Ministry of Health to the hospital at 12:10 a.m. for an on-the-spot preliminary inquiry and to obtain firsthand accounts from relevant stakeholders,” John said.

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Governor Umo Eno has ordered the establishment of a commission of inquiry made up of medical and legal experts to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The commission is expected to determine whether there was any professional misconduct or systemic failure.

John assured the public that the government’s investigation would be thorough and transparent. He also pledged that any confirmed cases of negligence would be met with appropriate sanctions in line with civil service and professional regulations. He called for calm while the investigation unfolds.

Source: Premium Times