The family of Olatunde Ojelabi has accused Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) of negligence after their brother died following a six‑hour delay in treatment.
According to the Ojelabi family, Olatunde was brought to LASUTH for urgent care but was not attended to promptly, leading to a fatal outcome. The delay, they say, was a critical factor in the loss of life.
In a statement to the press, the family said they are confronting LASUTH and demanding an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the delay. They also expressed a desire for accountability from the hospital’s staff and management.
LASUTH is one of Lagos State’s largest teaching hospitals, but the hospital has not yet issued a public response to the allegations. No further details about the case or the medical condition of Olatunde have been released.
The Ojelabi family has indicated that they may pursue legal action against the hospital if an adequate explanation or apology is not forthcoming.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>