Thursday, October 8, 2026 -The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake doctor operating an unlicenced medical facility in Ibadan.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka,
disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the suspect Benjamin Adeniyi, has
been operating a hospital named “LIFE
IS GOOD” with branches in Olodo and Academy Areas of
Ibadan and providing fertility treatment to patients.
The suspect confessed to have been operating as a quack
practitioner for about seven years despite not being a medical doctor.
"The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a
45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, over alleged quack medical practice and the
operation of an unlicensed medical facility in the Olodo area of Ibadan,” the
statement read.
"The suspect was arrested on 2 October 2026 at about
1500hrs by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit, 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.
"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.
"During preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to have been operating 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.
"He further stated that he specialises in fertility-related treatment, which he had been administering 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.
"The Command therefore strongly advises 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.
"Similarly, residents are encouraged to promptly report
suspicious medical facilities or persons presenting themselves as medical
practitioners without verifiable credentials to the Police or relevant
regulatory authorities.
"Such timely information can assist in preventing
unsuspecting members of the public from falling victim to unqualified
practitioners.
"Consequently, investigation is ongoing to establish
the full extent of the suspect’s activities and determine whether other persons
are connected to the operation of the facility, after which appropriate action
will be taken in accordance with the law.
“The Oyo State Police Command remains committed to
protecting lives and property and will continue to collaborate with relevant
regulatory agencies and members of the public to identify and address
activities capable of endangering the health and safety of residents.”
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