Quack doctor arrested for performing unauthorized medical procedures in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has actually jailed a suspected quack medical professional, Bello Maruf.

The representative for the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, who divulged this in a declaration on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 stated the suspect supposedly confessed to carrying out numerous prohibited medical treatments.

” On the 13th of October 2026, NSCDC operatives, acting upon intelligence, jailed Bello Maruf, 56yrs, for supposedly running an unauthorised medical center and carrying out abortions without acknowledged medical credentials or a legitimate licence,” the declaration checked out.

“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 presumed to have actually been utilized in the treatments were recuperated throughout the operation.

“The suspect will be credited a court of proficient jurisdiction upon conclusion of the examination.”

The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed, declared the Command’s dedication to safeguarding lives, protecting susceptible individuals and making sure that people believed of criminal activities are brought to trial in accordance with the law.

He prompted moms and dads and guardians to work out care over abroad work deals made to youths and gotten in touch with members of the general public to quickly report presumed human trafficking, prohibited medical practices and other criminal activities to the closest NSCDC workplace.

The Command ensures homeowners of Kwara State of its ongoing dedication to public security and requires trustworthy, prompt intelligence to support its operations.