The family of Angela Igwetu, the Corps member who was shot dead by a police officer has petitioned the police to go after the management of the Abuja hospital that attended  to their daughter as  autopsy report faulted the claims made by the hospital.


Recall that the corps member was shot at a checkpoint immediately after Ceddi Plaza by a police officer, identified as Benjamin Peters. The incident occurred after the deceased who rounded up her job at about 11pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, joined a few friends at a hang–out before their Passing out Parade scheduled for the following day.

The corps member who was rushed to the General Hospital, Garki, eventually gave up the ghost around 6am. Debunking the hospital's claims that it administered immediate medical aid to the deceased, Angela’s sister, Chinenye Igwetu told Punch's correspondent that the Abuja hospital's claims was at variance with what the autopsy report revealed.

According to her, Angela's organs were not affected by bullet. She added that the pipes inserted into the Corps member by the hospital broke her rib cage.

“The autopsy was carried out at a national hospital and the report is totally different from what the hospital said.

“I am not a doctor, but according to the doctors that carried out the autopsy, she was not properly examined.

“The report shows that she would have been saved if proper medical attention had been given to her. Even if she was attended to, it is definitely after a lot of delay.

“Based on the autopsy, the bullet was not supposed to kill her. In fact, all her organs were intact. Even her lung that was brushed by the bullet was not shattered. It was the blood that was clotting from the bullet injury that killed her.

“The pipes that they inserted into her at the hospital broke her rib as well. They brought her in by 3am and she died at 6am. So what did they do between that time frame?" she said.

A petition, which was written by the family’s counsel, Simphil  Associates to the Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, read in part;

“We are solicitors to Chief Geoffrey Igwetu (hereinafter referred to as our client), the father to the late Angela Nkechi Igwetu who died on July 4, 2018, at the Garki Hospital, within the jurisdiction of the FCT Command.

“According to our client, his daughter, late Nkechi, was allegedly shot about 3.05am along the road of the CEDI plaza, Central Business District, Abuja, and within five minutes of the incident, she was rushed to the Garki Hospital, Abuja, for medical attention. Surprisingly, the hospital refused to promptly administer the treatment on the grounds that the family must deposit N50,000 before any medical service would be rendered to her. They reportedly rejected an offer of transfer of the said sum to their account and insisted on production of the money in cash.

“The family claimed that the hospital watched  its  daughter died slowly, adding that after the Divisional Police Officer of the Central Area Police Division reportedly deposited N20,000 with the promise of personally ensuring the payment of the balance of N30,000, the hospital still refused to conduct medical examination on Angela.

“We are still in shock that after five days of the death of late Nkechi, the Garki General Hospital released a report, dated July 9, 2018, claiming among other issues that there was no ‘exit wound’ on her. Unbelievable!!!

“The condition/demand by the said hospital as pre-condition before the late Nkechi could be treated and the eventual refusal/neglect to give her the required medical treatment is contrary to the provisions of the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Act signed into law by the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on December 20, 2017.

“In view of the above, it is our brief to demand that you investigate the above allegations for the possible prosecution of the Chief Medical Director (CMD) and other staff of the hospital on duty on the early hours of July 4, 2018, for their failure to comply with the extant laws that will make it compulsory that people in the situation such as late Miss Nkechi found herself are treated promptly.

“Our client strongly believes that prompt medical care could have saved the life of his daughter, late Angela Nkechi Igwetu,” the petition added.

https://lailasnews.com/murdered-corps-member-family-asks-police-to-go-after-management-of-abuja-hospital/

Based on the autopsy, the bullet was not supposed to kill her. In fact, all her organs were intact. Even her lung that was brushed by the bullet was not shattered. It was the blood that was clotting from the bullet injury that killed her.
The pipes that they inserted into her at the hospital broke her rib as well. They brought her in by 3am and she died at 6am. So what did they do between that time frame?" she said.


The death of this innocent lady is so sad and painful.
May God console them.
They should let the dead Rest in Perfect peace.

So sad lives don't matter in my country Nigeria

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The bullet didn't break her rib. But the rubber pipe did. I never knew rubber could break bones.

If delay was the cause of her death, why is it that only the hospital was blamed for that? How long did it take after the shooting for those with her to get over the confusion and even think of taking her to the hospital? Or is the hospital right beside the scene of the shooting?

The hospital's video evidence clearly showed that the lady was promptly attended to. But unfortunately we always find someone to blame for anything that happens. If the family wants someone to blame at all cost, I think they should question why their daughter was out at around 3am and why they didn't stop when instructed to by the policeman.

This is so sad and painful

This is Nigeria, there's plenty wahala xha
Hospital go request FULL payment before attending to a dying soul.
We equate human life with that of an animal
Corp members people sees as government property are unduly massacred
Even after the struggle and tussling of making it, SARS no go allow you rest
After signing NOT too young to rule bill, Babas of 70 going 80 still wan contest election o
This is Nigeria, I TIRE for my COUNTRY

RIP sister
The service and sacrifice of our contemporary youth never be in Vain

they have to


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They shoukd file a civil suit instead of seeking for the arrest of the medics.

This is Nigeria: Gory tales everyday

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Indictment of a failed state

It's a pity. RIP tho.





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Lol yawa for dokitors!!
when una colleagues dey run go abroad, una dey form patriot.

When una finish this one case I hope una go wise up run.

Very soon only two doctors go remain for naija, Dr. SID and Small doctor.

Blame the Nigerian system.!
Why is a police report required before hospitals can treat gunshot victims?
We have a cash based system.Hospitals will ask for deposit(and rightly so) unless we have a health insurance that works.Hospitals should however have a humane disposition towards emergency cases.

The statement about a pipe breaking the rib though. How did that happen?

May her soul rest in peace. Amen.

Shut down the dead trap.
Fire all who were on duty.

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Based on the autopsy, the bullet was not supposed to kill her. In fact, all her organs were intact. Even her lung that was brushed by the bullet was not shattered. It was the blood that was clotting from the bullet injury that killed her.
The pipes that they inserted into her at the hospital broke her rib as well. They brought her in by 3am and she died at 6am. So what did they do between that time frame?" she said.


The death of this innocent lady is so sad and painful.
May God console them.
They should let the dead Rest in Perfect peace.

That's the problem. Allowing the dead to rest. Her death would be worthless if the mistakes made by people who are complicit in her death are not persecuted. The same thing will happen to others and we will still be uttering the same jargons. Let's leave religion or emotions out of this and let the law take its course.

HOSPITALS DELAY IS THE NUMBER CAUSE OF DEATHS IN NIGERIA

I agree completely. Doctors are trained thoroughly to save lives even at 3am. Its not for everyone they must be highly professional cos lives are at stake u can't even afford to 2nd guess in an emergency situation talkless of asking for 50k deposit.

Why was she even
shot in the first place ?

All these deaths police are
transmitting to innocent citizens..

There is God oh..

It is so unfortunates that lives are not valued in Nigeria, the young lady could have been saved if medical attention was given to her promptly. Man in humanity to man and I can but ask where are we going to in this country we have lost our humanity as a nation death do not mean anything to us anymore its so sad. Mr president has signed the bill into law that's gun victims should be treated and question can then be asked later I weep for this nation, no wonder when we go outside the shores of this country we are treated like slaves when we do not even respect or love ourselves how do we now get respect its so sad and may God receive her in his blossom amen.

My sympathy to the family members she has succeeded bringing heart aches to. What on earth would a Corp Member be doing outside by 3 a.m. in a Country where there is high level of insecurity?

Obviously, it was an avoidable situation, if only she was disciplined and avoided staying out late! RIP.

This should be an easy fight as the police will be on their side since the DPO personally got involved before the death and even had to make the initial deposit himself.

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The bullet didn't break her rib. But the rubber pipe did. I never knew rubber could break bones.

If delay was the cause of her death, why is it that only the hospital was blamed for that? How long did it take after the shooting for those with her to get over the confusion and even think of taking her to the hospital? Or is the hospital right beside the scene of the shooting?

The hospital's video evidence clearly showed that the lady was promptly attended to. But unfortunately we always find someone to blame for anything that happens. If the family wants someone to blame at all cost, I think they should question why their daughter was out at around 3am and why they didn't stop when instructed to by the policeman.

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The death of this innocent lady is so sad and painful.
May God console them.
They should let the dead Rest in Perfect peace.
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if we keep letting the dead rest in peace people will keep getting away with wrongs.if the hospital is culpable they should face the music. it will serve as a deterrent to others.

The death of the young lady is sad but their anger is being channeled to the wrong party.

Lawyers and defendants should have sort proper education before filing law suit.