Fake Doctor Arrested in Lagos After Treating Patients and Performing Surgeries with Forged OAU Certificate
A fraudulent individual posing as a medical doctor has been apprehended in Lagos for treating patients and conducting surgeries using a forged certificate allegedly from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
A fraudulent medical practitioner has been apprehended by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the Ikorodu area of the state. The fake doctor, identified as Tayo Shakirudeeen, was found to be practicing with a forged certificate purportedly from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
According to reports by TVC posted on Tuesday, the police discovered approximately 200 patient cards in possession of Shakirudeeen, who hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State. Shockingly, he confessed to treating various ailments such as malaria, typhoid, infections, and even performing surgeries on children suffering from appendix issues.
Shakirudeeen admitted to working as a Nursing Assistant at The Jones Hospital, Ojokoro, along Ikorodu Road, where he claimed to have learned surgical procedures. Despite lacking authentic medical qualifications, he boldly performed surgeries, including appendectomies, using rudimentary techniques and tools.
The fake doctor confessed to charging exorbitant fees for his services, stating that he operated a hospital named Skyline Medical Centre in Ikorodu. He admitted to performing surgeries for three years without any formal medical training, with his actions only coming to light when a patient he had treated returned with the police to apprehend him.
Shakirudeeen's fraudulent activities have raised serious concerns about public safety and the prevalence of fake medical practitioners in Nigeria. His arrest serves as a warning to individuals engaging in similar illegal practices, as law enforcement agencies continue to crack down on medical quackery across the country.
The case highlights the importance of stringent measures to verify the credentials of healthcare providers and the need for enhanced regulation to protect unsuspecting patients from falling victim to medical fraud. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious medical practices to prevent further harm to individuals seeking medical care.
