Doctors Threaten Strike Over Assault on Colleague in Ogun
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened a wider strike action following the assault of a doctor in Ogun State.
The incident reportedly occurred at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu, where a female house officer was attacked.
Reports indicate the assault happened after the death of a patient, with the doctor allegedly targeted by a group of individuals.
NARD has:
- Ordered withdrawal of services by its members at the hospital
- Condemned the attack as “shocking and barbaric”
- Demanded the arrest and prosecution of those involved
The association also warned that failure to act could lead to a nationwide industrial action.
Doctors are calling for:
- Improved security in hospitals
- Justice for the assaulted colleague
- Stronger measures to protect healthcare workers
They stressed that hospitals should remain safe spaces for care—not violence.
The incident has reignited concerns about the safety of medical personnel in Nigeria, where doctors often work under pressure and face increasing risks.
NARD warned that repeated attacks could trigger a larger crisis in the health sector if urgent steps are not taken.
If the situation escalates into a broader strike, it could:
- Disrupt medical services
- Affect emergency care
- Put additional strain on Nigeria’s already challenged healthcare system
