Couple Operating Illegal Clinic Arrested By Police In Ondo

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Police Command has commenced investigation into an alleged case involving the operation of an illegal medical facility in Odigbo local government area of the State.

Already, it has been confirmed that one Kehinde Olawuyi, male, aged; 36 years, and his wife, Eniola Olawuyi, were operating an illegal medical clinic at Orita Odigbo.

According to the report, the suspects allegedly admitted one Iyanu, female, 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 where she was later confirmed dead.

Police investigation revealed that the suspects were not registered medical practitioners, confirming the facility was being operated illegally.

The case is currently under investigation, and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.

In another incident, the command announced the successful rescue of two abducted victims, following a reported case of abduction, in line with its sustained efforts to combat criminal activities across the State.

Command spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh stated that “a distress call was received at the Ondo State Police Command Control Room stating that on 24th January, 2026, at about 0945hrs, one Adesola Emiloye (male, 45 years), Jimoh Akinlolu (male, 35 years), Ebenezer Oloro (male, 43 years), and one other person whose identity is yet to be ascertained, were ambushed by two armed men while on their site at the Eleyewo area, Akure.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Command immediately deployed operatives of its Tactical Teams to the scene, which led to the successful rescue of two victims and the recovery of their motorcycles, while the remaining two victims reportedly escaped into the bush.

“Concerted efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.”