Dr. Ajibola, along with nurses Rukayat Adeloye, Aishat Awolusi, Peace Alabi, and ward attendant Toyin Adewumi, have been detained following a troubling incident at a local hospital. The disappearance of a newborn’s placenta and umbilical cord has caused an uproar in the community, almost leading to the hospital being set on fire by angry residents.
The mother, C.B.A. Williams, a teacher at Orota Secondary School in Odo-Owa, Oke-Ero, shared her story. She was admitted to the hospital in labor and delivered her baby around 7:00 pm. Nurse Adeloye first attended to her and then moved her to the delivery room where Nurse Alabi and Toyin Adewumi assisted in the birth.
Williams explained that after the delivery, she was discharged the next morning but was not given the placenta and umbilical cord, only a bag of her personal items.
“I arrived at the Cottage Hospital a little past 1:00 pm on Sunday due to labor pains,” Williams recalled. “Nurse Adeloye confirmed my labor and took me to the delivery room. Shortly after, the doctor arrived and instructed Nurse Adeloye to take me in.”
“Nurse Alabi handled the delivery, with Nurse Adeloye and Ward Attendant Mrs. Toyin present,” she added.
The situation quickly escalated, causing significant tension in the community. Local authorities had to step in as attempts to resolve the issue internally failed. Community elders had to calm the angry youths who suspected misconduct and were prepared to burn down the hospital.
Police Public Relations Officer Ejire-Adeyemi Toun confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation is ongoing. The five health workers are currently held by the General Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State.
