Patient shot dead on hospital bed

A 35-year-old youth leader has been gunned down on his hospital bed at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Asaba, Delta State. Two female nurses who attempted to stop the hoodlums were also shot. Other patients and workers in the ward scampered for safety even as fear engulfed the entire hospital for several hours throughout the night.

The unidentified blood thirsty hoodlums were said to be in mobile police uniform and, according to an eyewitness, they stormed the private ward where the victim was admitted for ulcer ailment and shot him twice on his chest at close range.

Daily Sun gathered that during the operation the assassins fired several gunshots to scare people away before heading for the ward.
Hospital sources said no fewer than two nurses were seriously injured and were now receiving medical attention at the intensive care unit of the hospital.
The slain patient, Mr. Richard Odili who was president general of Utchi Community Youths in Ndokwa East of the state based in Kwale, a neighbouring community, was admitted into the ward on June 29 for medical attention.
In another account, the patient was said to have absconded from his community after he was paid large sum of money for the development of his community by one of the oil companies located in the area.

According to findings, the gangsters entered the ward at about 8.30pm, had some few moments discussion with the patient over an undisclosed matter before pumping hot lead into him at close range. The patient was reported to have slumped immediately and before help could reach him, he had died.

It was gathered that two of the assassins first entered into the ward and made an enquiry, after which they retreated only to return in company with others to accomplish their mission before escaping through an exit door.
At the hospital yesterday, there was calm in the wards but the Managing Director of the centre, Dr. Leo Erhumwunse declined to speak on the tragic incident, saying “the matter is now with the police who came here to investigate.”
The victim’s blood smear was still visible on the floor where he finally fell as he staggered outside with the bullet wound.
A member of the Odili family, Patrick, said his brother was on admission to treat poison related sickness, which had defiled treatment elsewhere.

According to him, he was not aware if Richard, an oil dealer, had any problem with his associates or friends.
He said the Nissan Extra Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) his late brother parked within the hospital was nowhere to be found as he awaited the authority to brief the family on the incident.
Confirming the incident yesterday, the state Police Public Relations Officer ASP Charles Muka said investigation was in progress.

Posted: at 7-07-2011 03:01 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Nigeria is fast becoming a living jungle were extra judicial killing and a failed nation is gradually and consistently taking over. Over leader now ought to now realize that whahala is coming and no escape route for them including their family irrespective of security protection. GOD SAVE US!

Posted: at 7-07-2011 03:18 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming

this is not boko haram this time anyway

Posted: at 7-07-2011 04:13 PM (12 years ago) | Grande Master

you read and read the story again , and you will understand its contents even more

Posted: at 7-07-2011 08:14 PM (12 years ago) | Grande Master