Police nab fake doctor for administering unapproved substances to residents
Etim Ekpimah
Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a fake medical doctor who parades himself as an ophthalmologist 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 Local Government Area.
It was learnt that on Thursday, 14 August 2025, around 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.
Dsp Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, said 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,” she said.
John said investigation into the matter was ongoing.
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