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Police Arrest Fake Doctor Operating Illegally in Bayelsa
Officers from Zone 16 of the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended Doubara Esamasuode, a man posing as a medical doctor without proper licensure, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday by the Bayelsa State Police Public Relations Officer, Emonena Gunn.
The statement highlighted the police’s firm dedication to upholding legal standards and safeguarding public safety.
Gunn emphasized that the swift arrest of the fake doctor is part of the police force’s broader efforts to rid the state of unqualified individuals posing a threat to the health and safety of the community.
The suspect had been practicing medicine without the necessary qualifications or a valid license, putting unsuspecting patients at risk.
The police spokesperson also noted that the arrest serves as a stern warning to those engaging in illegal medical practices, reaffirming the police’s commitment to protecting citizens from fraudulent activities.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the extent of Esamasuode’s illegal activities, with a focus on determining how long he had been operating and whether there were any victims who suffered harm under his care.
Gunn concluded by urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious medical practitioners or healthcare providers, stressing the importance of consulting only certified professionals for medical treatment.
The police have assured the public that they will continue their efforts to crack down on fraudulent activities and uphold the law to maintain public safety.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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