Police Arrest Suspected Quack Doctor in Oyo

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 command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Olayinka said the suspect was arrested on October 2, 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, he added.

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.

The suspect, according to Olayinka, confessed to have been operating as a quack practitioner for about seven years during the preliminary investigation.

The suspect stated that he had been doing so despite not being a medical doctor and without possessing any licence whatsoever to practise medicine.

He also 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,” Olayinka said.

“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.”