Nurses protest alleged strangling of colleague by patient’s relative at Ogun Teaching Hospital

On October 17, 2026, nurses at Ogun Teaching Hospital in Ogun State staged a protest following the alleged strangling of a colleague by a relative of a patient. The incident reportedly took place within the hospital premises, prompting the nurses to demand better security measures to protect healthcare workers from violence and harassment while performing their duties.

The protest involved a significant number of nurses who expressed their outrage over the attack, calling for immediate action from hospital management and government officials. Witnesses reported that the incident has created a tense atmosphere within the hospital, with nurses feeling unsafe. Officials have yet to release a statement regarding the measures that will be taken to address the concerns raised by the protesting nurses, and the current situation remains tense as healthcare workers seek assurances for their safety.

Reported by The Nation.