Police arrests fake medical doctor in Lagos

Police operatives in Lagos State have arrested a fake medical doctor in the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development in a post on his Twitter handle, said the suspect had been in practice since January this year.

He added that the suspect had a fake medical license.

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Hundeyin wrote: “This 26-year-old man faked a medical license in his name and has been practising as a medical doctor since January 2022.

“Commendation goes to public-spirited Lagosians who spotted him and promptly informed the police. You have saved lives. If you see something, say something!”

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