Drama As Police Arrest Quack Doctor In Bayelsa

A fake medical doctor, Doubara Esamasuode, who was operating without a licence in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has been arrested by men from Zone 16 of the Nigeria Police Force.

In a statement signed and released on Wednesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Emonena Gunn, the arrest was described as “a display of unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety.”

The statement noted that Esamasuode was operating under St. Maximilian Medical Centre, located at Winners Junction in the Etegwe area of Yenagoa. It added that his arrest was based on credible intelligence provided by the zone’s Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Paul Omata.

Items recovered during a search of the medical centre included injection syringes, drugs, hospital equipment, photographs of his fake convocation, hospital folders, and 200 copies of images of an ultrasound report.

The suspect confessed to “various offences, including being a fake medical doctor, operating an illegal medical facility, forgery, and impersonation.”

The AIG reiterated his personnel’s dedication to protecting the lives and property of citizens within his jurisdiction and the nation at large.

“This parade serves as a testament to the ongoing work being done to maintain law and order and instil a sense of security within our environment.”

The statement said the arrest “sends a clear message that criminal activities will not be tolerated,” adding that “the investigation is ongoing, and he will be charged to court in due course.”

The police have called on the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies by providing timely information that can aid in the investigation and apprehension of criminal elements.