The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, over alleged quack medical practice and the operation of an unlicensed medical facility in Ibadan.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
According to the police, Benjamin was arrested on October 2 at about 3:00 p.m. by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit following credible intelligence concerning his activities at Life Is Good Hospital in the Olodo area of Ibadan.
The police alleged that the suspect was found attending to patients and administering treatments at the facility despite not being a certified medical doctor.
The command said Benjamin was particularly involved in fertility-related treatments, raising concerns about the possible risks posed to patients seeking medical care from an unqualified practitioner.
The suspect reportedly operated Life Is Good Hospital, with branches in the Olodo and Academy areas of Ibadan.
During the operation, police said several items were recovered from the facility. They included two weighing scales, four Quantum Magnetic Resonance Body Analysers, a stethoscope, a large carton containing assorted medicines and specimen bottles.
The police said preliminary investigations showed that Benjamin had allegedly been operating as a quack practitioner for about seven years.
According to the command, the suspect confessed during questioning that he had been practising medicine without being a medical doctor and without possessing a licence to practise.
He also reportedly told investigators that he specialised in fertility-related treatment, which he had been administering to patients at the facility.
The police said the development had raised concerns about the dangers members of the public could face when they unknowingly seek treatment from unqualified practitioners, particularly in sensitive areas such as fertility care.
The command therefore advised members of the public to verify the professional credentials and registration status of individuals offering medical services before entrusting them with their health or that of their relatives.
It also urged residents to report suspected unlicensed medical facilities or individuals presenting themselves as medical practitioners without verifiable qualifications to the police or appropriate regulatory authorities.
The police said investigation was ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s activities and establish whether other individuals were connected to the operation of the facility.
The command added that appropriate legal action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the lives and property of residents while working with relevant regulatory agencies and members of the public to identify activities capable of endangering public health and safety.
