Bayelsa Zonal Police Command Arrests, Parades Fake Medical Doctor

By Ayodele Oni

The Zone 16 Police Command of the Nigeria Police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State has arrested and paraded a self acclaimed medical doctor.

Gunn Emonena, Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, for the Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIG) Zone 16 headquarters, disclosed this in a statement.

The statement added that “In a display of unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety, the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 16 headquarters, under the leadership of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Paul Alifa Omata, paraded one Doubra Maximilian Esamasuode ‘m’ who is a fake medical doctor.

He is reported to be operating without medical licence under the name of St. Maximilian Medical Center located at Winners Junction, Etegwe community, Yenagoa.

“The said suspect was arrested on the 26th day of August, 2024, by Detectives from the Zonal criminal investigation Department, Zone 16 headquarters, acting on a credible intelligence information.

“During the execution of search, the following items were recovered:

Injection syringes.

Drugs, Hospital equipments, enlargement photographs of his fake convocation, Hospital folders, 200 copies of image/ultra sound report.

“The suspect, who was apprehended and have equally confessed to the commission of various offences ranging from being a Fake Medical Doctor, Operation of illegal Medical Facility, Forgery and Impersonation were presented to the media and the general public, sending a clear message that criminal activities will not be tolerated.”

According to the statement, investigation is ongoing and will be charged to court in due course.

It further said that the AIG has reiterated his personnel’s dedication to protecting the lives and properties of citizens within his Jurisdiction, and the Nation at large.