The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, for taking decisive action against staff members alleged to have neglected an accident victim.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this in a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Tuesday in Abuja.
The victim had been rescued from a crash scene within the nation’s capital by a good Samaritan and taken to FMC Abuja for proper treatment.
Mohammed emphasised the importance of timely and adequate medical attention in reducing mortality rates and improving outcomes for crash victims.
He called on all healthcare providers to adopt a more proactive approach in responding to emergencies and saving the lives of rescued crash victims.
He also condemned the repeated rejection of crash victims brought in by FRSC operatives.
He revealed that the National Road Traffic Regulations (2024) specifically frown on hospitals rejecting crash victims.
This, he said, is addressed with detailed provisions for adequate punishment in cases of negligence or any form of misconduct that compromises established regulations on the handling of crash victims.
“We urge healthcare providers to prioritise the welfare of crash victims and uphold the highest standards of professionalism to save their lives,” he maintained.
The FRSC boss reiterated the Corps’ commitment to collaborating with healthcare providers and other stakeholders to enhance road safety and save lives.
“By working together, we can reduce incidences of crash fatalities to the barest minimum, and improve response to emergencies,” he added.
The Corps Marshal commended the good Nigerian who single-handedly rescued the victim.
Mohammed called on citizens to emulate this sense of patriotism by joining hands to promote a culture of safety, discipline, and professionalism to make a difference and save more lives.
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The FMC management stated that eight of its staff members including four doctors, two nurses, and two attendants are currently under investigation for alleged professional negligence.
The hospital management told newsmen that any staff member found guilty of dereliction of duty would be held accountable.
The hospital’s Head of Clinical Services, Bioku Muftau, confirmed that the accident victims allegedly abandoned by hospital personnel featured in a viral video circulating on social media have been treated and discharged.
Muftau said the patient with a head injury, who appeared in the video and drew widespread public concern, was stabilised and discharged the same day he arrived at the facility.
