Fake Doctor Arrested Over Illegal Termination of Pregnancy That Led to Death in Akwa Ibom
- A man posing as a medical doctor has been arrested in Akwa Ibom State for allegedly conducting an illegal abortion that led to the death of a 35-year-old woman
- The suspect, Sunday Okon Akpan, reportedly attempted to conceal the victim’s body before fleeing the scene
- Police investigations revealed that Akpan was not a licensed medical professional and had been operating an unregistered health facility
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Detectives from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a man posing as a medical doctor for allegedly conducting an illegal abortion that led to the death of a 35-year-old woman, Blessing Sunday Etim.
The suspect, identified as Sunday Okon Akpan, was apprehended on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, following a distress report filed by the victim’s mother.
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Timfon John, spokesperson for the Akwa Ibom Police Command, disclosed the incident to journalists on Thursday. She confirmed that the deceased had been employed by the suspect at Full Life Medical Centre (FLMC), located in Ikot Obio Odongo community, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.
Attempt to conceal victim’s body foiled
According to DSP John, the suspect attempted to dispose of the victim’s body by stealthily placing it in her room. However, a co-tenant witnessed the act and raised an alarm, prompting Akpan to abandon the corpse and flee the scene.
“On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 09:30 hours, a man was arrested on suspicion of conducting an illegal abortion that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman,” John stated.
She added:
“The arrest followed a report made by a woman (name withheld), who stated that her daughter, Blessing Sunday Etim, had gone to work at Full Life Medical Centre at Ikot Obio Odong village, Ibesikpo Asutan LGA.
“According to a co-tenant, the victim’s employer, a man who identified himself as Dr. Sunday Okon Akpan, attempted to secretly enter the deceased’s room to dump her body. When confronted, he dropped the corpse and fled the scene.”
Suspect not a licensed medical professional
Upon arrival at the scene, detectives reportedly observed a premature foetus exiting the victim’s body. Investigations led to the arrest of Akpan, a resident of Afaha Offiong village in Nsit Ibom LGA. Authorities later discovered that the suspect was neither a licensed doctor nor a certified nurse, but a community health practitioner.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim died from a suspected illegal abortion performed by the accused,” John explained. “Further inquiries revealed that the suspect, who owns and operates the Full Life Medical Centre, is not a licensed medical doctor or a nurse, but rather a community health practitioner.
“It is believed that he used the facility to perform illegal medical services and abortions. The health centre has since been found deserted. The body of the deceased has been deposited at a morgue for preservation and an autopsy.”
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover further details surrounding the incident. DSP John assured the public that additional information would be released as inquiries progress.
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