The police command in Oyo State has arrested Adeniyi Benjamin, a 45-year-old man, for allegedly operating an unlicensed medical facility in the Olodo area of Ibadan.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ayanlade Olayinka, the command’s spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Friday at about 3:00 p.m.
He stated that the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received concerning his activities at Life Is Good Hospital, Olodo area, Ibadan.
“Acting on the intelligence, the operatives proceeded to the facility, where the suspect was found attending to patients and administering treatments, particularly fertility-related treatments, despite not being a certified medical doctor,” he said.
Mr Olayinka said that during the operation, several items were recovered from the establishment, including two weighing scales, four Quantum Magnetic Resonance Body Analysers, one stethoscope, one large carton containing assorted medicines and specimen bottles.
He explained that during preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to having operated as a quack practitioner for about seven years and stated that he had been doing so despite not being a medical doctor and without possessing any licence whatsoever to practise medicine.
The police said the suspect stated that he specialised in fertility-related treatment, which he administered to patients at the facility.
“The confession has further raised concerns over the potential risks to members of the public who may unknowingly seek medical treatment from unqualified practitioners, particularly in sensitive areas such as fertility care,” he said.
The police therefore strongly advised members of the public to verify the professional credentials and registration status of anyone offering medical services before entrusting their health or that of their loved ones to such persons.
He added that the investigation was ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s activities and determine whether other persons were connected to the operation of the facility, after which appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law.
