Crime

Quack doctor arrested for performing unauthorized medical procedures in Kwara

By Linda Ikeji 13 October 2026, 10:43 pm 0 comments

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a suspected quack doctor, Bello Maruf.

The spokesperson for the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 said the suspect reportedly admitted to performing multiple illegal medical procedures.

“On the 13th of October 2026, NSCDC operatives, acting on intelligence, arrested Bello Maruf, 56yrs, for allegedly operating an unauthorised medical facility and performing abortions without recognised medical qualifications or a valid licence,” the statement read.

"During preliminary investigations, the suspect reportedly admitted to performing multiple abortions but failed to produce any certificate or licence authorising him to practise medicine.

"Medical instruments suspected to have been used in the procedures were recovered during the operation.

“The suspect will be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction upon completion of the investigation.”

The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives, safeguarding vulnerable persons and ensuring that individuals suspected of criminal activities are brought to justice in accordance with the law.

He urged parents and guardians to exercise caution over overseas employment offers made to young people and called on members of the public to promptly report suspected human trafficking, illegal medical practices and other criminal activities to the nearest NSCDC office.

The Command assures residents of Kwara State of its continued commitment to public safety and calls for credible, timely intelligence to support its operations.