Fake Medical Doctor Apprehended In A’Ibom

Nelson Utip

A man pretending to be an Ophthalmologist has been nabbed by operatives of The Akwa Ibom Police Command for allegedly administering a mixture of unapproved substances to hundreds of people in Ikot Akpan Itam, Ikot Abasi Itam, and Nung Ikot Itam in Itu LGA. This was disclosed to Newsmen in a release signed by The PPRO of The Command, DSP Timfon John.

“On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 12:05 PM, Operatives of the Command received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding a man who was reportedly treating eye defects with unapproved substances. The suspect, identified as Gabriel Gideon from Nsit Ubium, was apprehended.

Gideon confessed to not being a qualified ophthalmologist. He allegedly assembled over 300 people in each village, charging them ₦500 to administer a concoction of olive oil, juice, and water as a cure for various eye conditions.

A medical team from the Ministry of Health confirmed the nature of the unapproved substances.

Investigation into the matter is ongoing.” The Release read.

There have been a vigorous effort by The Command to rid the state of criminal elements in recent times. The State Police Commissioner, Baba Mohammed Azare has promised that the state will no more be comfortable to criminals.