by James Sambo
The Chief Medical Doctor, Dr. Akintayo Oguntuase, at the Universal Specialist Hospital – a popular private hospital in Akure, Ondo state – died today after a fire gutted the building in the early hours of today.
The fire outbreak which reportedly lasted over two hours, started at 2.00 am in the mid night after an electric surge had occurred in the hospital.
Although patients, who were in the hospital when the incident occurred were rescued, medical equipment and other valuable items worth several millions of naira were destroyed.
According to an eyewitnesses: “When we discovered that the hospital was burning, we quickly put a call to the Fire Service Department but to our surprise, we were told that their vehicle is not in good shape and that they must repair the vehicle before they can come to our rescue.”
The hospital located close to Akure High School was known for efficient medical service and it was well patronised by all classes of people.
Dr David Adetayo Oguntuase was killed and burnt in his
private clinic on Xmas day 25th December 2014. He was the Consultant
Pediatrician/Head of Pediatrics, paediatrician at Federal medical centre Owo,
Ondo State. His death is related to the ongoing EFCC fraud investigation of the
chief medical director, Dr. O. A. Omotosho. He is accused of embezzling 100
million naira meant for staff training and medical equipment.
Dr Oguntauase was acting as CMD prior to appointment of
Omotosho. Most people thought Dr Oguntause will be appointed but we all know
how Nigerian system of God fatherism works. Dr Omotosho was appointed directly from
Abuja with the help of Owo ruling Monarch King DVF Olateru-Olagbegi.
Dr Oguntause problems started when the federal budget allocated
for staff training, purchase of CT scans and other medical equipment went
missing and EFCC was alerted. The EFCC team came to arrest Dr Omotosho but he
escaped through the morgue section of the hospital and jumped over the fence. The
administrative manager, Mr Lagundoye and public Relations Officer [PRO], Mr.
Yusuf Olarewaju with the rest of the senior management team were not so happy
with Dr Oguntause because they believe he was the only senior member of the
team that was not in support of their embezzlement depriving the hospital and
reduction of salaries paid to junior
staffs.
They knew he will spill the beans TO EFCC. On December 15, Lagos State High Court judge Lawal-Akapo
issued a bench warrant against the
doctor.He ordered the EFCC to produce him on January 26, 2015 to come and take
his plea. Dr Omotosho was arrested three days before xmas day. Dr Oguntause was
going to take over as acting while Dr Omotosho is suspended from office.
On xmas day 25th Dec 2014,Dr Oguntuase was killed
and burnt beyond recongnition in his clinic at Akure .
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
This account is somehow!!! Anyway, may his gentle soul rest in peace