Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - In a startling revelation that has shaken Delta State, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Warri Zone, has uncovered a fake medical facility in Udu allegedly operating as a baby factory.
The discovery was made during the association’s routine
monitoring exercise aimed at fishing out quacks and unregistered medical
centres in the zone.
Chief Dr. Bright Djebah, Chairman of NMA Warri Zone, which
covers Warri metropolis, Uvwie and Udu, confirmed the incident confirmed the
development in an interview with Daily Independent on Tuesday, August 26,
2025.
He revealed that the operation was spearheaded by his
executive team as part of their monthly zonal checks.
"This was as a result of our Excos’ routine monthly
zonal monitoring of our zone for medical quacks and unregistered hospital
facilities, ably led by me,” Dr. Djebah explained.
The illegal facility, identified as Blessed Gifted Hospital,
is located at 17 Orhuwhorun Road, near Silver Link Hotel, Udu.
According to Dr. Djebah, the self-acclaimed doctor behind the operation was arrested alongside an auxiliary nurse who was feeding the babies at the time of the bust.
"The fake self-acclaimed Medical Doctor and Director of
Blessed Gifted Hospital is Udom Nyakno Reuben aka Gift Gab . At the point of
arrest, four babies were discovered and rescued. They were handed over to
security agencies and are now being cared for at an undisclosed orphanage home
in Asaba,” he disclosed.
Following the raid, the suspects were initially taken to
Ovwian Police Station before being transferred to the Police Force Headquarters
in Asaba for further investigation.
Dr. Djebah stressed the grave dangers posed by such fake
facilities, noting that they expose mothers and infants to extreme health
risks.
"These illegal operations increases child and maternal
mortality rates. Such centres endanger not only the lives of unsuspecting
patients but also the entire community,” he warned.
On collaboration with government agencies, the NMA Warri
Zone Chairman confirmed that the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Health,
Dr. Awunor Alexander, was immediately informed, ensuring that the matter
reached the Honourable Commissioner of Health, Delta State.
Dr. Djebah assured the public that the NMA is intensifying
its monitoring efforts across Delta State to curb quackery and prevent similar
illegal practices.
“We are on top gears to ensure we get rid of medical quacks
from the State,” he affirmed.
The NMA Warri Zone has urged the public to remain
vigilant and report any suspicious medical centres to the appropriate
authorities.
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