Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Suspected ‘one chance’ robbery syndicate have k!lled a nurse, Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, in Abuja,
The sad incident occurred on January 3, 2026, shortly after
she closed from her afternoon duty and was heading home.
Her lifeless body was found dumped by the roadside on the
morning of January 4 and deposited at the FMC Jabi mortuary.
Chinemerem, until her d3ath, was a staff of the Federal
Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the nursing
community, with her colleagues demanding justice and immediate investigation
into the circumstances surrounding her d3ath.
The Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and
Midwives (NANNM) FCT Council, Comr. Jama D. Medan, confirmed the incident in a
statement on Monday, January 5.
The statement titled: "CONDEMNATION OF THE BRUTAL
K!LLING OF NURSE CHINEMEREM PASCALINA CHUWUMEZIEM OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE,
ABUJA," described Chinemerem's murder as a wicked and senseless act.
Comr Medan called on security agencies to ensure that the
perpetrators are identified and brought to justice without delay.
“I write on behalf of the National Association of Nigerian
Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), FCT Council, to express our deep sorrow, outrage,
and total condemnation of the unjust and brutal k!lling of our innocent young
colleague, Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, who was in active service
with the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja,” the statement read.
"The deceased nurse, having spent her day rendering
selfless service to humanity and saving lives, closed from afternoon duty on
3rd January 2026 and boarded a vehicle on her way home.
"Tragically, she never made it home alive. Her lifeless
body was later discovered, dumped in a most inhumane and heartbreaking manner.
"This wicked and senseless act is not only an attack on
the nursing profession but also an assault on healthcare workers and humanity
at large.
"We hereby call on the entire security architecture in
the Federal Capital Territory—including the Nigeria Police Force, the
Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence
Corps (NSCDC)—to immediately conduct a thorough, transparent, and professional
investigation into the circumstances surrounding her d3ath and ensure that the
perpetrators are identified and brought to justice without delay.
"The continuous harassment and attacks on nurses have
further exposed the alarming level of insecurity faced daily by healthcare
workers, particularly while commuting to and from duty.
"Our lives are no longer safe. Nurses leave their homes
daily to save lives, yet many are uncertain of returning alive to their
families. We strongly call on the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory to urgently strengthen security around all hospitals in the FCT and
at major junctions where nurses and other healthcare workers board vehicles,
especially during early morning and late-night shifts.
"Where feasible, the government should also provide safe
and organised transportation for nurses to and from their places of work in
order to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
"Furthermore, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the
immediate family of the deceased, the Management of the Federal Medical Centre,
Jabi, Abuja, as well as nurses in the FCT and across Nigeria, over this painful
and irreparable loss of our beloved daughter and dear colleague.
"We share in your grief and pray that God grants you the
strength and fortitude to bear this devastating loss. We demand justice for our
fallen colleague and urgent government intervention to guarantee the safety and
security of all nurses and healthcare workers in the Federal Capital
Territory.
“Anything short of decisive action will further expose nurses
to danger and erode public confidence in the nation’s security system.”
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