Police arrest couple as pregnant woman d!es after botched delivery at their illegal clinic in Ondo

Police arrest couple as pregnant woman d!es after botched delivery at their illegal clinic in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a couple, Kehinde and Eniola Olawuyi, over the d3ath of a 28-year-old woman who d!ed after a medical procedure at their illegal clinic in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 24, 2026 said the pregnant woman identified simply as Iyanu, was admitted to the medical facility for childbirth.

According to the PPRO, the suspects were not registered medical practitioners and the facility was being operated illegally.

Jimoh said the suspects mishandled the medical procedure in an unprofessional manner, which resulted in the victim becoming unconscious and bleeding profusely. 

Iyanu was rushed to another medical facility where she was later confirmed d3ad.

“The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the entire public that it has commenced an investigation into an alleged case involving the operation of an illegal medical facility in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State,” the statement read.

“On 18th January, 2026, at about 6:00pm, a report was received from a concerned citizen of Sabo Area, Odigbo, alleging that one Kehinde Olawuyi, male, aged; 36 years, and his wife, Eniola Olawuyi, were operating an illegal medical clinic at Orita Odigbo.

“According to the report, the suspects allegedly admitted one Iyanu, female, aged; 28 years, on 4th January, 2026, at about 12:00 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 d3ad.

“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 investigation.

“CP Lawal also expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for his strategic leadership and continuous support through reforms and initiatives aimed at strengthening public safety and addressing medical-related crimes.

“The Ondo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, wishes to use this medium to warn members of the public against patronizing unregistered and illegal medical facilities, while urging residents of Ondo State to always seek medical care from licensed and certified health institutions.

“The Command also appeals to members of the public with any credible and actionable information that may lead to the apprehension of the suspects to promptly report such information to the nearest Police Station as all information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.”