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A pregnant woman, simply identified as Iyanu has lost her life after her condition was mismanaged by alleged quack medical personnel at an unregistered medical facility in Sabo in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The suspects, Kehinde Olawuyi, male, 36 and his wife Eniola Olawuyi, were allegedly operating the medical facility at Orita Odigbo without the requisite approvals.
Police say a report came in on 18th January, 2026, at about 6:00pm, indicating that the suspects had been engaging in quackery which led to the death of one Iyanu.
According to a statement by the police, the suspects allegedly admitted one Iyanu, aged 28 years, on 4th January, 2026, at about 12:00 noon, for delivery at the said illegal facility.
It was further alleged that the suspects mishandled the medical procedure in an unprofessional manner, which resulted in the victim becoming unconscious and bleeding profusely.
The victim was immediately rushed to another medical facility in Odigbo for emergency medical attention, but it was already too late.
”Despite efforts by medical personnel, she was later confirmed dead,” Police Spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, said.
”Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were not registered medical practitioners, confirming the facility was being operated illegally.”
He said the case is currently under investigation, and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The command also warned members of the public against patronizing unregistered and illegal medical facilities, while urging residents of Ondo State to always seek medical care from licensed and certified health institutions.
The Command also appeals to members of the public with any credible and actionable information that may lead to the apprehension of perpetrators of quackery, to promptly report such information to the nearest Police Station as all information provided would be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
The command had last week apprehended one Nasiru Idris for operating an illegal clinic at Ore also in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
Mr Nasiru was allegedly dispensing medical services without being a registered professional.
The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by Command’s Surveillance Team, during which the suspect, aged 25 years, was apprehended.
Police say a search of his clinic led to the recovery of various medical items, including packs of injection needles, medical drips, bandages, and assorted medical kits.
” Subsequently, a thorough search of his residence was conducted with a duly signed search warrant, during which used injection bottles, needles, and syringes were also recovered,” the police spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh said.
”Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is not a registered medical practitioner, confirming that the clinic was being operated illegally.”