April 15, 2026
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Plateau State Specialist Hospital has confirmed the authenticity of a circulating internal memo warning of a possible plot by terrorists to abduct medical personnel, but dismissed reports suggesting panic or tension within the facility.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the hospital management described claims of unrest as misleading, stressing that operations remain normal and uninterrupted.
According to the statement signed by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Talatu Achan Angi, the memo in question was an internal communication designed to raise awareness and encourage vigilance among staff, not an indication of an imminent attack.
“The attention of the management has been drawn to reports suggesting tension in the hospital over an alleged terrorist plot. We wish to clarify that there is no form of tension within the hospital,” the statement said.
The management maintained that staff and patients continue their activities without disruption, adding that all clinical services are running smoothly.
While downplaying fears, the hospital did not deny the content of the memo, which had earlier alerted workers to intelligence reports indicating that terrorist groups may be planning to kidnap healthcare professionals.
The internal circular reportedly warned that doctors, nurses, and other health workers could be targeted, particularly in frontline states, to provide medical treatment for injured insurgents.
It further noted that the development could represent a tactical shift by such groups aimed at sustaining their operations.
Staff were advised to adopt heightened personal and workplace security measures and to promptly report any suspicious movements to security agencies.
The hospital also urged other medical institutions to sensitise their workers and strengthen coordination with relevant authorities.
Despite the concerns raised in the memo, the management reassured the public, urging them to disregard what it described as exaggerated reports capable of causing unnecessary panic.
The development comes amid ongoing security challenges in Plateau State, where attacks by armed groups have heightened concerns over the safety of civilians and essential workers, including those in the healthcare sector.
