Police arrest fake fertility doctor in Oyo

Oyo State Police Command arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, on October 2 in Ibadan for allegedly running an unlicensed medical facility and practicing medicine without qualification. DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the state Police Public Relations Officer, made the announcement in a statement. Benjamin was apprehended at Life Is Good Hospital in the Olodo area of the city following intelligence about his activities.

Police found him treating patients and administering treatments, particularly for fertility-related conditions, despite lacking proper medical credentials. Items recovered from the facility included weighing scales, magnetic resonance body analysers, a stethoscope, assorted medicines, and specimen bottles.

During the preliminary investigation, Benjamin confessed to having been a quack practitioner for seven years, despite never being a licensed medical doctor. He claimed he specialized in fertility-related treatments and had been administering them to patients at the facility. Olayinka warned of the dangers posed by unqualified practitioners, especially in sensitive areas like fertility care.

He urged residents to verify the professional credentials and registration status of medical service providers before seeking treatment. The command also advised residents to report suspicious medical facilities or individuals presenting themselves as medical practitioners without verifiable credentials to the police or relevant regulatory authorities.

Investigation is ongoing to assess the full extent of Benjamin's activities and whether others were involved. Appropriate legal action will be taken as per the law, according to Olayinka.