Suspected “one-chance” robbers have reportedly attacked another nurse in Abuja.
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Capital Territory chapter, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
According to the association, the nurse was attacked after completing her afternoon shift at Wuse General Hospital. She had reportedly stayed behind to help a colleague stabilise a critically ill patient in the Intensive Care Unit before heading home.
The FCT NANNM Chairman, Dr Jama D. Medan, condemned the assault and called for urgent steps to safeguard healthcare workers across the territory.
“This dedicated nurse had stayed behind after her shift to assist the night-duty nurse in stabilising a critical patient in the ICU—an act of selfless service—only to be attacked, beaten, and left seriously wounded,” Medan said.
He disclosed that the nurse is currently receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
Medan said the latest attack has intensified concerns about the safety of nurses commuting within Abuja. He also referenced the killing of a nurse at Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, describing the case as one that remains painful for members of the profession.
“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 said.
The association noted that nurses working in Wuse, Asokoro, Kubwa, Maitama, Kuje and Gwarinpa have become increasingly vulnerable to attacks.
“The repeated and continuous attacks on nurses across the FCT are unacceptable and must stop immediately,” Medan stated.
He called for a thorough investigation into the latest incident and urged security agencies to apprehend and prosecute those responsible.
“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,” he said.
Medan also appealed to the FCT Minister to direct security agencies to strengthen surveillance around hospitals and patrol vulnerable bus stops.
“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,” he added.
“No healthcare worker should risk their life simply for serving humanity.”
He stressed that fear now shadows the daily duties of nurses in the territory.
“Nurses cannot continue to serve under constant threat to their lives. We demand immediate, decisive, and sustained action to guarantee the safety and security of all nurses and healthcare workers in the Territory,” he said.
