Health
Ogun: Fake doctor arraigned over botched hernia surgery
One Afeez Adegoke, an alleged fake doctor, has been arraigned before an Ota Chief Magistrates Court in Ogun, the police have said.
Adegoke, 35, who resides in No. 6 Eri Antena Bus-Stop, Onibukun Ota in Ogun State, was docked for performing hernia surgery that endangered the life of a patient.
He’s facing a two-count charge of false representation and negligence to endanger the life of Patrick Effiong.
The prosecutor, Inspector Bola Owolabi, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged crime in May 2022 at Goodness Clinic and Medical Centre at No 6, Eri Antena Bus-Stop, Onibukun Ota in Ogun.
Owolabi alleged: “Adegoke conducted himself in a manner falsely representing himself as a medical doctor and operated at the Goodness Clinic and Medical Centre. He also performed surgery to endanger the life of the patient.”
According to him, the offences contravened the Laws of Ogun State.
Adegoke, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr O. L. Oke, granted the defendant bail for N500,000 with four sureties in like sum.
The case was subsequently adjourned until May 25 for mention.
-
News2 days agoYahaya Bello: American International School Of Abuja Has Transferred $760,910.84 To EFCC Out Of $845,852
-
News6 days agoCourt orders Becky Buodeigha alias Becky Minaj, CEO of BM Secrets to pay Baraza N7m
-
Politics6 days agoEFCC: I am Ready to Appear in Court But Afraid of Arrest – Yahaya Bello
-
Business6 days agoAgain, Dangote reduces diesel, aviation fuel prices to N940, N980
-
Politics6 days agoCourt dismisses suit seeking Diri’s disqualification, awards N500,000 Fine
-
Sports7 days agoSamson Siasia Reveals How Poorly NFF Treats Nigerian Coaches
-
Politics3 days agoONDO 2024/ Akeredolu’s ex-deputy Agboola wins PDP governorship election primary.
-
News2 days agoWhy people do strange, incredible things for love – Psychologist