Plateau Hospital Dismisses Tension Over Alleged Abduction Plot, Confirms Memo Authenticity

The Plateau State Specialist Hospital in Jos has denied reports of tension within the facility following claims of a terrorist plot to abduct medical workers.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the hospital management described the reports as misleading, insisting that the hospital remains safe and fully operational. It said the widely circulated memo was an internal security reminder, not evidence of an imminent threat.

However, the hospital did not dispute the authenticity of the document attributed to the institution.

“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 Public Relations Officer Talatu Achan Angi, explained that the memo was an internal communication meant for routine security briefing of staff.

“It was intended to encourage vigilance and caution in the course of their daily duties, especially in light of prevailing security concerns,” the hospital added.

Management dismissed claims of unrest, stating: “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.”

The hospital urged the public to disregard any misleading information capable of destabilising the relative peace in the state.

Internal Memo Had Raised Abduction Concerns

An internal circular dated April 13, 2025, signed by Jina Leah Esq., Director of Administration, had warned of an alleged plot by bandits and terrorist groups to abduct healthcare workers, particularly in frontline states including Plateau.

The memo, titled “Planned Abduction Of Medical Practitioners By Bandits And Other Terrorist Elements,” stated that intelligence had uncovered a plan to kidnap doctors, nurses, and other health workers to provide treatment for injured fighters.

It described the development as a tactical shift by the groups and urged healthcare workers to adopt personal and workplace security measures.

The alert comes amid ongoing security challenges in Plateau State, including a violent attack on March 29, 2026, when armed gunmen stormed the Gari Ya Waye settlement in Jos North Local Government Area.