The inspector is currently receiving treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan, but the family said the care is being funded entirely out of pocket, with no financial assistance from the Nigeria Police Force.
The family of Police Inspector Akinwunmi Ogunyombo has accused the Nigeria Police Force of abandoning him during a serious health crisis.
Speaking with SaharaReporters, a family member said Ogunyombo collapsed at his residence in Ogun State a few weeks ago and was rushed to Ifo General Hospital. He was later transferred to Lantoro Sacred Hospital in Abeokuta, where his condition reportedly worsened and he fell into a coma.
The inspector is currently receiving treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan, but the family said the care is being funded entirely out of pocket, with no financial assistance from the Nigeria Police Force.
The family further alleged that several letters sent to the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Lanre Ogunlowo, seeking intervention and support have gone unanswered.
“I am writing on behalf of the family of Inspector Akinwunmi Ogunyombo, who has been hospitalised for several days. He was initially admitted to Ifo General Hospital, then transferred to Lantoro Sacred Hospital in Abeokuta, and is now receiving treatment at Babcock Hospital, Ilisan,” the family said.
“The family has already spent over ₦2 million on his medical care and is in urgent need of additional assistance from the Police Command to help cover ongoing expenses.”
”We respectfully request your prompt intervention to support Inspector Ogunyombo’s treatment and recovery,” one of the letters read.
The family added that Ogunyombo’s life is now at risk, as they no longer have the funds to continue paying for his treatment.
“The Police have no healthcare insurance, the so-called police NHIS (National Health Insurance Scheme) can only treat malaria. The family is shouldering all costs and care. He's currently unconscious, urgent intervention needed,” the family added.