Thirty-six years old Kehinde Olawuyi, and his wife, Eniola Olawuyi, have been declared wanted over the death of one Iyanu in the course of giving birth at their illegally operated hospital at Orita Odigbo in Odigbo Local Government Area of State.
The state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh announced this in a statement he released where he gave an account of how the incident occurred.
“According to the report, the suspects allegedly admitted one Iyanu, female, aged; 28 years, on Jan.4 at about noon for delivery at the said illegal facility.
“It was further alleged that the suspects mishandled the medical procedure in an unprofessional manner, which resulted in the victim becoming unconscious and bleeding profusely.
“The victim was immediately rushed to another medical facility in Odigbo for emergency medical attention.
“Unfortunately, despite efforts by medical personnel, she was later confirmed dead.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were not registered medical practitioners, confirming the facility was being operated illegally.
“The case is currently under investigation, and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.
The spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police (CP) warned members of the public against patronising unregistered and illegal medical facilities.
He also said the CP urged residents of the state to always seek medical care from licensed and certified health institutions.
Jimoh, therefore, appealed to members of the public with any credible and actionable information, which might lead to the apprehension of the suspects, to promptly report such information to the nearest police station.
According to him, all information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. (NAN)
