The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has condemned the killing of one of its members, Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, describing the incident as a brutal attack on healthcare workers and the nursing profession nationwide.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Chairman of the NANNM FCT Council, Jama Medan, the association said the death of the nurse has heightened fears over the safety of healthcare workers, particularly while commuting to and from their places of work.
“I write on behalf of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, FCT Council, to express our deep sorrow and outrage over the unjust and brutal killing of our young colleague, Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, who was in active service at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja,” the statement read.
According to the association, the nurse had completed her afternoon shift on January 3, 2026, and boarded a vehicle to return home but never arrived alive.
“After spending her day rendering selfless service to humanity and saving lives, she closed from duty and set out for home. Sadly, she never made it back,” NANNM said.
The body of the deceased was later discovered under circumstances the association described as inhumane and heartbreaking.
While the exact details surrounding the incident remain unclear, NANNM said the killing was not only an assault on the nursing profession but also on humanity.
The association called on security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, to carry out a thorough and transparent investigation.
“We call on the entire security architecture in the FCT to immediately conduct a professional investigation into the circumstances of her death and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice without delay,” the statement said.
NANNM further expressed concern over what it described as increasing harassment, attacks and insecurity faced by nurses, especially those working early morning or late-night shifts.
“Our lives are no longer safe. Nurses leave their homes daily to care for others, yet many are unsure of returning alive to their families,” the association stated.
It also appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to strengthen security around hospitals, major bus stops and routes commonly used by healthcare workers, and to consider organised transportation arrangements for nurses where possible.
The association extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the management of FMC Jabi, Abuja, and nurses across the country, describing the loss as painful and irreparable.
“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,” it added, warning that inaction could further expose nurses to danger.
