Fake medical doctor docked for performing surgery in Ogun

By Kazeem Akande

The Police on Tuesday arraigned an alleged 35-year old fake medical doctor, Afeez Adegoke, at Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, over a surgery that endangered the life of a patient.

Adegoke of No. 6 Eri Antena Bus-Stop, Onibukun Ota in Ogun, is facing a two-count charge of false representation and negligence to endanger the life of Mr Patrick Effiong.

The prosecutor, Insp Bola Owolabi, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on May 2022 at Goodness Clinic and Medical Centre at No 6, Eri Antena Bus-Stop, Onibukun Ota in Ogun.

Owolabi alleged that the defendant performed surgery so rash and negligent as to endanger the life of the patient.

“Adegoke conducted himself in a manner falsely represented himself as a medical doctor and operated at the Goodness Clinic and Medical Centre.

“He also performed a surgery to endanger the life of the patient.

According to him, the offences contravened the Laws of Ogun.

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 Chief Magistrate adjourned the case until May 25 for mention.