Seven Years After, Oyo Police Arrest Alleged Unlicensed Fertility Practitioner

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed medical facility and treating patients, particularly those seeking fertility-related care, without recognised medical qualifications or a licence.

Benjamin was arrested on October 2, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m. by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit at his clinic, identified as Life Is Good Hospital, located in the Olodo area of Ibadan.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the arrest followed credible intelligence received by the command regarding the suspect’s activities.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect was allegedly found attending to patients and administering treatments despite not being a certified medical doctor.

“The suspect was found attending to patients and administering treatments, particularly fertility-related treatments, despite not being a certified medical doctor,” the statement said.

Police said a search of the facility led to the recovery of two weighing scales, four Quantum Magnetic Resonance Body Analysers, one stethoscope, a large carton containing assorted medicines and specimen bottles.

During preliminary investigation, the police said Benjamin allegedly confessed to operating as a quack practitioner for about seven years without a licence to practise medicine.

The suspect also reportedly told investigators that he specialised in fertility-related treatment, which he administered to patients at the facility.

DSP Olayinka said the development had raised concerns over the possible risks to members of the public who may unknowingly patronise unqualified persons, particularly in sensitive areas such as fertility treatment.

The police said investigation was ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s activities and establish whether other individuals were connected with the operation of the facility.

The command said appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law upon completion of the investigation.

The Oyo Police Command consequently advised residents to verify the professional qualifications, credentials and registration status of individuals offering medical services before entrusting their health or that of their relatives to them.

It also urged members of the public to report suspicious medical facilities or individuals presenting themselves as medical practitioners without verifiable credentials to the police or relevant regulatory authorities.

The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, saying it would continue to work with regulatory agencies and members of the public to tackle activities capable of endangering the health and safety of residents.