Nurse Brutally Attacked by 'One-Chance' Robbers in Abuja After ICU Duty
Suspected "one-chance" robbers have launched another violent attack on a healthcare professional in Nigeria's capital, targeting a dedicated nurse who had just completed her afternoon shift at Wuse General Hospital. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) confirmed this distressing incident through an official statement released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Selfless Service Met with Violence
According to the association's detailed account, the attack occurred after the nurse had formally ended her scheduled duties. Demonstrating extraordinary commitment to patient care, she had voluntarily remained at the hospital to assist a night-duty colleague in stabilizing a critically ill patient within the Intensive Care Unit. This act of professional dedication and compassion was met with brutal violence as she became the latest victim of Abuja's notorious "one-chance" criminal operations.
"This dedicated nurse had stayed behind after her shift to assist the night-duty nurse in stabilizing a critical patient in the ICU—an act of selfless service—only to be attacked, beaten, and left seriously wounded," stated Dr. Jama D. Medan, Chairman of the FCT NANNM chapter, in his strongly worded condemnation of the assault.
Dr. Medan disclosed that the assaulted nurse is currently receiving intensive medical treatment, highlighting the severe physical trauma inflicted during the robbery attempt. The incident has dramatically escalated existing concerns regarding the safety of nurses commuting to and from their workplaces across Abuja's various districts.
Pattern of Attacks Against Healthcare Workers
The association leadership emphasized that this latest violent episode painfully revives memories of previous attacks targeting medical personnel in the territory. Dr. Medan specifically recalled the brutal murder of a nurse at the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi, a case that remains unresolved and continues to haunt the nursing community.
"This disturbing incident revives the painful memory of our colleague who was brutally murdered at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, a case that remains fresh in our hearts," he remarked, connecting the current attack to a troubling pattern of violence against healthcare providers.
NANNM's assessment identifies multiple Abuja areas where nurses face heightened vulnerability, including Wuse, Asokoro, Kubwa, Maitama, Kuje, and Gwarinpa. The repeated nature of these assaults has created an atmosphere of fear that now shadows the daily professional responsibilities of nurses throughout the Federal Capital Territory.
Urgent Demands for Security Intervention
Dr. Medan issued a forceful call for immediate and comprehensive action from security authorities and government officials. He demanded a thorough investigation into the latest assault, with specific emphasis on identifying, arresting, and prosecuting all perpetrators to establish a meaningful deterrent against future attacks.
"We therefore demand a thorough and immediate investigation into these attacks, with a clear commitment to identifying, arresting, and prosecuting all perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to others. The safety of nurses and other healthcare workers must be treated as a matter of urgent national concern," the NANNM chairman asserted.
The association specifically appealed to the FCT Minister to direct security agencies—including the FCT Commissioner of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS)—to implement enhanced protective measures. These requested interventions include strengthened surveillance around hospital facilities, increased patrols at vulnerable bus stops, and guaranteed swift justice for affected healthcare workers.
"We call on the Honourable Minister of the FCT to urgently direct the FCT Commissioner of Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant security agencies to strengthen surveillance around hospitals, patrol vulnerable bus stops, and ensure swift justice for affected nurses," Dr. Medan stated, adding the powerful reminder that "No healthcare worker should risk their life simply for serving humanity."
The NANNM chairman concluded with a stark warning about the unsustainable security situation, declaring that nurses cannot continue serving under constant threat to their lives. He demanded "immediate, decisive, and sustained action to guarantee the safety and security of all nurses and healthcare workers in the Territory," emphasizing that the repeated attacks across Abuja represent an unacceptable crisis requiring urgent resolution.
