Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, has dismissed reports of tension within the facility following claims of an alleged terrorist plot to abduct medical workers.
The hospital management, in a statement issued on Wednesday, described the reports as misleading, insisting that the hospital remains safe and fully operational.
“The attention of the management of Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, has been drawn to a publication circulating on social media captioned: ‘Tension in Plateau Government Hospital Over Terrorists’ Plot to Abduct Doctors, Other Workers,’” the statement read.
The statement, signed by the Public Relations Officer, Talatu Achan Angi, explained that the memo referenced in the report was an internal communication meant for routine security briefing of staff.
According to the management, the circular was issued to encourage vigilance among workers in view of prevailing security concerns.
“It was intended to encourage vigilance and caution in the course of their daily duties, especially in light of prevailing security concerns,” the statement added.
The hospital management, however, dismissed claims of unrest, stressing that there is no tension within the facility.
“There is no form of tension within the hospital. Staff and patients are carrying out their normal activities, and all clinical services are proceeding without disruption,” it said.
The management urged members of the public to disregard what it described as sensational reports capable of causing panic.
“We urge the public to disregard any misleading information capable of destabilising the relative peace currently enjoyed in the state.
The hospital remains safe, fully operational and committed to providing quality healthcare services,” the statement added.
It also reassured residents seeking medical care to continue visiting the facility, noting that all personnel are on ground to attend to patients.