A 46-year-old fake medical doctor who identified himself as Osazee Okungbowa has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command.

Okungbowa, who was arrested after a lady he helped deliver of baby complained to the police for her missing baby, was paraded alongside 31 other suspects comprising kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers and others by the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika on Friday.

Parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police said they were arrested through intelligence-driven operations and coordinated tactical responses across the State within the period.

Giving the breakdown, Agbonika said 15 suspected cultists, three armed robbery suspects, 11 murder suspects and 14 suspects involved in rape and defilement cases were arrested.

The CP said the Command has been conducting active operations against kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers, and other suspected violent criminals as well as stepped up intelligence-led policing.

He said the determination to ensure that criminal elements have nowhere to hide in Edo State has been strengthened by concerted efforts that have continued to produce notable operational results throughout the State.

He added, “The accomplishments we showcase today are the outcome of the commitment, professionalism, and selflessness of the Edo State Police Command officers, who collaborate closely with other security agencies and receive patriotic support from the

“Within the period under review, a total of 45 suspects of violent crimes were arrested.

“These achievements underscore our unwavering resolve to rid Edo State of criminal elements and demonstrate that the Command remains proactive, responsive, and relentless in confronting every form of violent crime.

“As we continue the fight against criminality, I want to sincerely thank the decent and law-abiding citizens of Edo State for their continuing cooperation and faith in the police. The timely information, intelligence, and assistance we receive from members of the public remain crucial to our operational accomplishments.”

Confessing to the crime, Osazee said: “I am a clinic doctor and the manager of one hospital, Grace Health Nursery Maternity. Normally, the woman that owns the hospital is a licensed woman. So, she still employs people, qualified and unqualified. So, that very day, one Mr. Godwin brought a lady and called me that the lady wanted to deliver. Although that day I was not even fine, I got there and I told them I cannot take the delivery because I am not fine.

He continued: “So, I called one colleague to come and assist them in that facility. According to her, the girl said okay and she went to go and deliver the girl the next day. When the baby was delivered, the nurse that delivered the baby said the baby is premature and we should take the baby to incubator, but the baby died.

“I was trained in 2003 as an auxiliary nurse and I have been working with different hospitals as a health assistant.”