ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal medical facilities as the Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC) sealed Dada’s Clinic & Maternity in Kapwa, Gaube Community, Kuje Area Council.
The facility, which was operating without registration, was shut down following reports of unsafe medical practices that allegedly led to the death of a community leader.
This action aligns with FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike’s declaration of zero tolerance for unlicensed health facilities in the nation’s capital.
According to the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka, the facility’s operator, Mr. Sabiu, who identified himself as a health worker, has been arrested and handed over to the police at Kuje Police Station for further investigation.
A team from the Medical and Diagnostics Department, led by its Director under the directive of the Mandate Secretary, Health and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, inspected the facility on February 2, 2025, following allegations of illegal medical procedures.
The clinic was conducting surgical procedures without authorization, including a hernia operation that resulted in a fatality.
Several patients reportedly suffered complications after receiving treatment at the facility.
The structure was in a dilapidated and unhygienic state, lacking essential medical infrastructure such as a reception area, nursing station, or proper sanitary facilities.
At the time of inspection, three patients were on admission, including an elderly individual receiving intravenous infusion. The patients were later referred to Kuje General Hospital for appropriate medical care.
Wike reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enforcing healthcare regulations, warning that any unregistered facility found operating illegally would be shut down.
“Accrediting a facility is a simple process, and there is no excuse for operating illegally. The FCT Administration will ensure that all health facilities meet the required standards to protect residents from unsafe medical practices,” Wike stated.
The FCT Administration has urged residents to report suspicious medical facilities to ensure compliance with health regulations, emphasizing that public safety remains a top priority.
For further updates, residents can contact the Health and Environment Secretariat or visit designated government channels.
