Popular Nigerian content creator and comedian, Aloma Isaac Junior, widely known as Zicsaloma, has taken to social media to voice his heartbreak and outrage after what he described as a shocking act of medical negligence by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). In a deeply emotional and disturbing post, the comedian accused LUTH of locking his ailing mother out of the hospital premises despite her serious health condition, an act he fears may cost her life if urgent action is not taken.

“Please someone should help me before they allow my mum to be unalived in LUTH hospital in Lagos,” Zicsaloma cried out on his official Instagram story. His message, raw with emotion and desperation, sparked an immediate wave of concern among fans and fellow entertainers, many of whom rushed to share the post, hoping to draw the attention of authorities and prevent what could become a tragic outcome.

According to the content creator, the medical team on duty showed an alarming lack of empathy and professionalism during his mother’s health emergency. “The medical team we just experienced have no empathy,” he wrote, barely containing his frustration. The statement has since sparked widespread reactions, with thousands rallying behind the entertainer in support and demanding accountability from the hospital’s management.

The exact details of his mother’s medical condition were not disclosed in the post, but sources close to the family revealed she had been battling a serious illness and required immediate medical attention at the time of the incident. Instead of receiving the urgent care expected from a federal tertiary medical institution like LUTH, Zicsaloma alleges his mother was turned away or locked out, further endangering her already fragile health.

This heartbreaking development has ignited public debate about the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, especially the alarming reports of poor patient care, inhumane treatment, and inadequate infrastructure in government-run hospitals. For many Nigerians, Zicsaloma’s experience is sadly familiar — a reminder of countless similar stories of neglect and suffering at the hands of an overwhelmed and often underperforming healthcare system.

Within hours of the post going viral, the hashtag #JusticeForZicsalomaMum began trending across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, as fans, celebrities, and activists expressed outrage over the alleged mistreatment. While some demanded immediate investigation into the matter, others called for an overhaul of hospital policies that continue to cost lives and leave families broken.

“People shouldn’t have to be famous or go viral before they’re treated with dignity,” one Twitter user wrote. “What happened to Zicsaloma’s mother is happening to everyday Nigerians — only we don’t have millions of followers to hear us cry.” Another commenter on Instagram added, “If this can happen to someone in the public eye, imagine what happens to the voiceless.”

Nollywood actors, musicians, skit makers, and influencers have also weighed in on the situation, tagging the Ministry of Health and LUTH’s official handles, urging them to act swiftly and investigate the medical team involved in the alleged incident. Comedian Mr. Macaroni tweeted, “Hospitals are supposed to be safe havens, not death traps. We demand answers. #JusticeForZicsalomaMum.”

As the pressure continues to mount, LUTH has yet to issue an official statement addressing the incident or clarifying the circumstances surrounding the reported negligence. Attempts to reach hospital representatives for comments have so far been unsuccessful, but insiders suggest an internal probe may already be underway following the online uproar.

This is not the first time LUTH, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prominent teaching hospitals, has faced accusations of patient neglect and administrative failures. The institution has long been plagued by complaints ranging from poor hygiene to prolonged wait times, shortage of staff, lack of essential medical equipment, and, now, a troubling absence of compassion.

For Zicsaloma, the trauma of watching his mother suffer while being denied basic access to care is not one that words can fully express. His public plea wasn’t just a cry for help — it was a desperate attempt to prevent another name from becoming a statistic in Nigeria’s spiraling healthcare crisis. His voice, amplified by a devoted fan base, has now become a rallying point for deeper conversations about the real cost of broken healthcare systems.

As prayers continue to pour in for his mother’s recovery, many Nigerians are once again forced to confront the stark reality of a system in urgent need of reform. From the sick left waiting for hours in overcrowded emergency rooms to the countless lives lost due to avoidable errors and lack of care, the system is groaning — and the cracks are impossible to ignore.

Zicsaloma’s pain is personal, but the story is tragically national. It reflects the anguish of millions who place their lives in the hands of hospitals only to be turned away, ignored, or mishandled. It raises pressing questions about who is held accountable when those trusted with preserving life fall short — or worse, fail altogether.

The silence from LUTH’s management is growing louder by the hour, and the public’s patience is wearing thin. Advocacy groups and civil society organizations are now calling for a formal inquiry into the case and broader reforms that prioritize patient rights and dignity across all government hospitals.

As for Zicsaloma, fans hope he finds the strength to remain strong for his mother, whose life may still hang in the balance. The public is watching, waiting, and praying — not just for her healing, but for justice and a glimmer of hope in a system that seems to be losing both.

Until there is an official response from LUTH and steps taken to investigate and rectify the situation, the cry for justice will only grow louder. And perhaps, just perhaps, Zicsaloma’s plea will not only save his mother, but ignite the long-overdue reforms that could save countless others.