THE Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.
The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed victims of a road accident reportedly left unattended by hospital staff members after being brought in by a good Samaritan.
The good Samaritan, who recorded the footage, claimed he found the victims on the road and transported them to the hospital for urgent care.
He alleged that hospital staff refused to provide immediate assistance, with one citing a lack of gloves.
However, minutes later, as also seen in the video, some hospital staffers were seen assisting in lifting one of the severely injured victims into the emergency unit.
Other victims, despite their injuries, were also seen leap-walking into the unit on their own.
In response, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Obadiah Gana, in a statement on Sunday, confirmed that the hospital has begun a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Preliminary findings, according to the hospital, indicate that the emergency department had an adequate supply of essential medical items, including gloves, resuscitation equipment, and medications.
The hospital also stated that there were no shortages of trolleys or wheelchairs and that interactions with on-duty staff and other stakeholders are ongoing.
Gana emphasised the hospital’s commitment to transparency and quality service, noting that FMC Abuja maintains multiple feedback channels—such as visible phone numbers, QR codes, and email contacts to engage with patients and the public.
