Nigerians are reacting to a heartbreaking video of Big Brother Naija Season 3 reality star, Rico Swavey been neglected by healthcare attendants.
In a video circulating online, Rico Swavey, who was indisposed, was seen sitting on a chair while receiving oxygen as the nurses contemplated on how to move him into Intensive Care Unit.
In the video, one of them, who wasn’t pleased with the actions of her co-workers recording him, while he was battling for his life, had chided them.
She noted how he was in critical condition, yet they were more concerned about making videos.
One of them could be heard saying, “Oya, make we carry am now go inside”. Her statement made another nurse chuckle.
Another nurse who wasn’t pleased with their behavior, said, “His oxygen is 90%. You people should stop making video and let’s move him. Somebody is in critical condition and you’re making videos”.
The video has elicited anger from netizens as they drag the healthcare attendants for being lackadaisical.
Many stated that the reality star, would have survived the fatal accident, if they had handled the situation with utmost professionalism.
Nigerians react to the heartbreaking video
One Stanbnx wrote, “Taking a photo of a Dying patient? Those nurses and the hospital should be questioned and arrested. This is annoying
One Commy Smart wrote, “Kai!! We insult the government daily but just look at a fellow Nigerian, Name of hospital please? So that even to buy panadol, my descendants and I will never make the mistake of entering them!!!
Hardebayo wrote, “Unprofessional….we have a long wat to go… healthcare legal framework needs to be implemented in Nigerian. It’s saves lives to prioritize
Domingo Losp wrote, “Pray not to be in a critical state health wise in this country. You’ll know how redundant the medical system here can be
Em Teeq wrote, “Here in Nigeria, I don’t know why the health system is very poor, they act like people who don’t have conscience
Omolabambam wrote, “Until they start holding this medical people responsible for there actions nothing is going to change
Mr Daddy wrote, “Why is he not in an operation bed? He would have survived if it was in America. The amount of people who die in that country from negligence and incompetence is unbelievable and sad.
Stephanny xx wrote, “Don’t ever pray to be at the mercy of a Nigerian health care facility”.
Rico Swavey involved in fatal accident
Rico Swavey had been confirmed died following a fatal accident on Tuesday, October 11.
His co-reality star, Alex Unusual, had announced the news to the world.
She stated that the doctors were trying to resuscitate Rico Swavey as of the time she left the hospital.
Alex further asked fans to put Rico Swavey in their prayers, as he was in a critical position.
She also said that she was staying positive concerning the sad occurrence, as she also shared a screenshot of the tweet on her Instagram story.
Alex, however, did not state where the accident occurred or how it happened.
Rico Swavey is dead
Unfortunately, the reality star couldn’t survive it, as he kicked the bucket.
His co-star, Tobi Bakre announced his demise on Thursday morning, October 13th.
Taking to his Instagram page, Tobi Bakre shared a photo of him and the deceased as he revealed that he would use the picture to remember him.
“This is how I will remember us brother. Forever”.
Many Big Brother Naija reality stars and celebrities from different entertainment industry have paid tribute to him.