NMA Arrests Fake Doctor In Plateau

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Plateau State chapter in collaboration with the Plateau State Ministry of Health has arrested a fake medical doctor operating in the state.

In a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Dr Bapigaan William Audu and Dr Istifanus Bintum Bako, the public relations officer of the association, it said, “This is to inform our esteemed members and the general public that NMA Plateau in collaboration with the Plateau State Ministry of Health has facilitated the discreet investigation and subsequent arrest of another fake doctor carrying out nefarious activities in schools and worship centres across the state.”

They said the impostor who goes by the names “George Ossai” and “Kelvin Paul” was arrested on Monday 18th March, 2024 within Jos metropolis and was transferred to the CID, Police Headquarters Jos the next day.

The statement added that the NMA chairman had given a statement to the police regarding the matter while further investigations are ongoing.

NMA called on members of the public to report any suspected fake doctor to the NMA Plateau State via any of its officials or via this number 0816 086 2093.

Complaints can also be made to the Inspectorate Unit within the State Ministry of Health Headquarters, Plateau State Secretariat Jos.