The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly operating an illegal clinic in Ore, Ore/Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, describing it as part of intensified efforts to dismantle illegal medical operations across the state.
Jimoh said the suspect, identified as Idris Nasiru, was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out by the command’s Surveillance Team.
According to him, a search of the suspect’s shop led to the recovery of injection needles, medical drips, bandages and other medical equipment believed to have been used to provide unauthorised healthcare services.
He added that a subsequent search of the suspect’s residence, conducted with a duly signed warrant, yielded used injection bottles, syringes and needles.
Preliminary investigations, Jimoh said, revealed that the suspect is not a registered medical practitioner, confirming that the clinic was operating illegally.
The police spokesperson noted that Nasiru has made useful statements in custody and will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.
He said the Commissioner of Police urged residents to provide credible information to support ongoing efforts to curb crime and advised members of the public to exercise caution when seeking medical services to avoid falling victim to quacks.
Jimoh reaffirmed the command’s commitment to eradicating medical-related crimes in the state.