POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED QUACK DOCTOR AFTER SEVEN YEARS OF PRACTICE IN IBADAN
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed medical facility and treating patients for about seven years without the required medical qualifications or licence to practise.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying Benjamin was arrested on October 2, 2026, around 3 p.m. by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit at his facility, Life Is Good Hospital, in the Olodo area of Ibadan.
According to Ayanlade, the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the command concerning the suspect’s activities at the facility.
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Police alleged that Benjamin was attending to patients and administering treatments, particularly fertility-related treatments, despite not being a certified medical doctor.
During a search of the facility, operatives reportedly recovered two weighing scales, four Quantum Magnetic Resonance Body Analysers, a stethoscope, as well as a large carton containing assorted medicines and specimen bottles.
The command said preliminary investigations revealed that Benjamin confessed to operating as an unqualified medical practitioner for about seven years without a licence to practise medicine.
He also reportedly admitted specialising in fertility-related treatments, which he administered to patients at the facility.
The police expressed concern over the potential risks posed to members of the public who may unknowingly seek treatment from unqualified practitioners, particularly in sensitive areas such as fertility care.
Ayanlade said investigations were ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s activities and establish whether other individuals were involved in running the facility.
He added that appropriate legal action would be taken as the investigation progresses.
The command urged residents to verify the professional qualifications and registration status of individuals offering medical services before seeking treatment from them.
It also called on members of the public to report suspicious medical facilities or individuals claiming to be medical practitioners without verifiable credentials to the police or relevant regulatory authorities.
The Oyo State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and said it would continue to work with regulatory agencies and residents to curb activities that could endanger public health and safety.
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