Lagos-based medical doctor, Idara Bassey who absconded after performing a buttocks enlargement surgery on a patient has been apprehended by the Nigerian police.
Bassey was earlier declared wanted in connection with the d3ath of a 36-year-old woman, Abiola, during the surgery.
The tragic incident occurred at a clinic in Lekki Phase 1, where Abiola had undergone the procedure.
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), is a popular cosmetic surgery that enhances the buttocks by transferring excess fat from other areas of the body.
Unfortunately, the surgery for Abiola led to her untimely death, sparking an investigation.
The doctor, who initially fled after the incident on August 26, 2024, was arrested and is currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti.
The arrest was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.
The incident was first reported by Abiola’s driver at the Maroko Police Division.
According to the police, upon arriving at the clinic, Abiola was administered an injection by a nurse under the direction of the clinic owner.
Moments later, Abiola lost consciousness and began gasping for breath, prompting her driver to rush her to another hospital in Lekki Phase 1.
Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police detectives visited the scene, gathered evidence, inspected, and photographed Abiola’s remains, and subsequently transported her body to a morgue for autopsy.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing.