IgbereTV reports that in Adamawa State, a fake medical doctor in Modire-Yolde-Pate ward off Yola South Local Government Area has been arrested by the police.
Confirming the arrest, The command spokesperson, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, said that the suspect identified as Gambo Adamu, was arrested and has been detained in the prison.
He said that Adamu formerly operated as a patent medicine retailer before he started admitting patients to his shop.
He said, ”The suspect, Gambo Adamu, was apprehended on October 24, 2019 following intelligence report. ”According to first intelligence report, Adamu is a Patient Medicine operator but suddenly turned a three bedroom house to a clinic and began admitting patients. ”The suspect is already charged to court while investigation continues.”
He said that the police has closed down the illegal clinic.
He said that the police is getting in touch with the state branch of the Nigerian Medical Association and the state government further investigation.
Nguroje urged members of the public to support the police by reporting any suspicious activity to the police or nearest security agency.
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri who had recently expressed concern over the proliferation of quack medical doctors and illegal hospitals in the state said that the activities of fake medical doctors in the state was an issue of getting worse. He directed the state ministry of health and other relevant stakeholders to fight it.
