Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has directed that an apology be made to Professor Eyo Ekpe, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee of Uyo University Teaching Hospital (UUTH), and members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).

This is pursuant to the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report regarding the May 12, 2026, incident involving EFCC personnel and the medical staff of UUTH.

While acknowledging that the well-being of Nigerians is at the core of the Commission’s mandate, Olukoyede expressed regret at the discomfort the unfortunate episode caused to the hospital staff and members of the public.

Reiterating the commission’s decision ordering a full investigation of the incident, he assured that once the exercise is completed, any officer found to have acted outside the acceptable code of professional conduct would be subject to the internal disciplinary process.

Olukoyede expressed determination to work with stakeholders to resolve all the issues and forestall a repeat of such episodes in future. He, however, stated that the unfortunate incident would not detract the commission from pressing ahead with the execution of its mandate in any part of Nigeria

He called on members of the NMA and other professional bodies to continue supporting the EFCC in the delicate task of ridding Nigeria of economic and financial crimes and other forms of corruption.