Crime
Alleged quack doctors nabbed after performing several surgeries
Two men and a young lady have been arrested for allegedly posing as medical practitioners to perform countless surgeries on residents of Andoni Local Government Council in Rivers State.
The three suspects were identified as Dr. Patrick Effiong, Williams Biranwi, and Gift Harvest.
The two men claim to be doctors while the lady said she is an auxiliary nurse.
Meanwhile, following their arrest, Erastus Awortu, the Andoni Council Chairman confirmed the development as he noted that they suspects were on an illegal medical mission to the local government without proof of qualifications.
He added that the suspects were quacks and have been going about the community performing several surgeries on some unsuspecting victims.
Erastus ended by saying that they were handed over to the police for further investigations.
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