The Oyo Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed medical facility and administering treatments for about seven years without any medical qualification or licence. According to the police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Benjamin was arrested on 2 October 2026 at about 3:00 p.m. by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit at his clinic, 'Life Is Good Hospital' in the Olodo area of Ibadan.
The arrest followed credible intelligence about Benjamin's activities at the facility, where he was found attending to patients and administering treatments, particularly fertility-related treatments, despite not being a certified medical doctor. The police spokesperson listed items recovered from the premises of the suspect's facility to include two weighing scales, four Quantum Magnetic Resonance Body Analysers, one stethoscope, a large carton of assorted medicines, and specimen bottles.
During preliminary investigation, Benjamin confessed that he had been operating as a quack practitioner for about seven years without any licence to practise medicine. He further stated that he specialized in fertility-related treatment, which he administered to patients at the facility. This confession has raised concerns about potential risks to members of the public who may unknowingly seek treatment from unqualified persons, especially in sensitive areas such as fertility care.
The Oyo Police Command has advised residents to verify the professional credentials and registration status of anyone offering medical services before entrusting their health or that of their loved ones to them. The command also appealed to residents to promptly report suspicious medical facilities or persons presenting themselves as medical practitioners without verifiable credentials to the police or relevant regulatory authorities.
Investigation is ongoing to establish the full extent of Benjamin's activities and determine whether other persons were connected to the operation of the facility. The police have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting lives and property and said they would continue to collaborate with relevant regulatory agencies and members of the public to address activities that endanger residents' health and safety.
The arrest of Benjamin is part of the Oyo Police Command's efforts to crack down on quack medical practitioners and unlicensed medical facilities. The command has been working to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a risk to public health and safety. In this case, Benjamin's actions could have had serious consequences for his patients, particularly those seeking fertility treatments.
The Oyo Police Command's efforts to address quack medical practitioners and unlicensed medical facilities are ongoing. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The command will continue to work with regulatory agencies and the public to ensure that individuals who pose a risk to public health and safety are brought to justice.
Key points
- The Oyo Police Command arrested a 45-year-old man for operating an unlicensed medical facility and administering fertility treatments without a medical qualification or licence.
- The suspect, Adeniyi Benjamin, had been operating as a quack practitioner for about seven years without any licence to practise medicine.
- The police have advised residents to verify the professional credentials and registration status of anyone offering medical services before entrusting their health or that of their loved ones to them.
