Suspected Fake Doctor Arrested in Akwa Ibom over Patient’s Death

The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a suspected fake doctor for allegedly conducting an abortion which resulted in the death of a patient.

The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, identified the deceased as Blessing Etim, a 35-year-old woman.

She said the suspect, who identifies himself as “Dr Sunday Okon Akpan” was the victim’s employer.

The police spokesperson said the suspect was arrested in response to a report by the victim’s mother who reported that her daughter went to work at Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong village in Akwa Ibom, but did not return.

She said the victim’s co-tenant narrated that the suspect attempted to “secretly enter the deceased’s room to dump her body” but dropped the corpse and fled the scene when he was confronted.

“Upon arrival (at the scene), (police) detectives observed a premature foetus exiting the victim’s private part. A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, Mr Akpan, a resident of Afaha Offiong village in Nsit Ibom,” the police spokesperson said.

Ms John explained that police investigations revealed that the victim died due to post-abortion complications.

She said further investigation revealed that the suspect was not a licensed medical doctor or a nurse but a community health worker who manages the medical centre.

The police spokesperson said the suspect was believed to have been using the health facility to conduct illegal medical services including abortions, adding that the facility had since been found deserted.

“The body of the deceased has been deposited at a morgue for preservation and an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available,” she said.

Source: African Publicity