The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly posing as a medical doctor and treating patients, including those seeking fertility care, at an unlicensed facility in Ibadan. The arrest followed intelligence received by the command about Benjamin's activities at Life Is Good Hospital in the Olodo area.
Arrest at Life Is Good Hospital
Benjamin was arrested on Friday, October 2, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m. by operatives of the Oyo State Police Command Monitoring Unit. According to the police, officers found Benjamin attending to patients and providing medical treatment despite not being a certified medical doctor. The police said fertility-related treatment was among the services he provided at the facility.
A search of the premises led to the recovery of several items, including two weighing scales, four Quantum Magnetic Resonance Body Analysers, one stethoscope, specimen bottles, and a large carton containing assorted medicines. These items were reportedly being used in connection with the alleged medical practice.
Confession and Investigation
The arrest was disclosed by the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 7. Police said preliminary investigations indicated that Benjamin had been operating as a quack practitioner for about seven years without a licence to practise medicine. Benjamin allegedly admitted during questioning that he had been practising without the required medical qualification and licence, and that he specialised in fertility-related treatment.
However, there is a discrepancy in the accounts of how long Benjamin had allegedly been practising. While the police statement said he confessed to about seven years of quack medical practice, Radio Nigeria reported after his parade at the Oyo State Police Command headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, that Benjamin said he had been practising since 2022. Radio Nigeria also described Benjamin as an auxiliary nurse and reported that he admitted lacking the qualifications and medical training required to practise as a doctor.
Public Safety Concerns
The Oyo Police Command said the case raised concerns about the possible danger posed to members of the public who may unknowingly seek treatment from people not qualified to provide medical care. The police have not disclosed how many patients Benjamin allegedly treated, how much he charged them, the specific fertility procedures he performed, or the names of any patients. The command has also not disclosed whether any patient suffered complications or whether complaints had previously been made against Benjamin or the facility.
Investigators are continuing to examine the operation of the facility and are trying to establish the full extent of Benjamin's alleged activities. Police are also investigating whether other people were involved in running the facility or assisting Benjamin in providing the alleged medical services.
The command urged members of the public to verify the professional qualifications and registration status of anyone offering medical services before seeking treatment. It also encouraged residents to report suspicious medical facilities or individuals presenting themselves as medical practitioners without verifiable credentials to the police or appropriate regulatory authorities. Benjamin remains a suspect, and the allegations against him have not been determined by a court.
