Ibadan Central Hospital Doctor Breaks Silence on Alleged Body Mutilation
ICH Chief Executive, Dr. Abib Olamitoye on Thursday reacted for the first time after an alleged mutilation on the corpse of a 91year-old woman in the hospital
Dr. Olamitoye broke his silence on his Facebook page after the hospital Doctor and other staff regained their freedom from police net after six days in custody
Earlier, a family had alleged the hospital of removing a part of the dead body of the 91-year-old patient, Rachell Osanyintolu. As a result, the body was taken for autopsy as part of the effort to unravel the mystery surrounding the mutilation.
This development led to the suspect and arrest of some of the hospital personnel as confirmed by the Police Public Relation Officer Oyo state command, Adewale Osifeso which Dr. Abib Olamitoye.
In the latest developments, the hospital Doctor and others were eventually released.
Dr. Olamitoye has shown his appreciation to Nigerians for standing firmly behind him over the recent sabotage and malicious damage being done against him on radio and social media, by those he says are “hellbent on pulling him down.”
The embattled doctor on Thursday afternoon revealed his state of mind through the hospital’s verified Facebook handle (Ibadan Central Hospital). He pointed out that for the first time in November, he had relief.
“Last night, I slept soundly for the first time this November. Today is November 9th, 2022.”
Moreover, he also acknowledged and thanked God for the release of all the staff members of the hospital.
The statement reads in part:
“The last eight days have witnessed sabotage and a malicious attack on Ibadan Central Hospital. To the glory of God, all the staff members that were apprehended have regained their freedom.
With the redirection of my mind from the damage being done on the radio, the social media attack on our brand, and the news of woes being peddled, the burden I felt dropped. I went to bed light-hearted and slept soundly. I give God the glory.
At 65, after establishing the two biggest private hospitals South West of Lagos, and the two biggest private hospitals in Ibadan, having authored 23 books to help different people from various walks of life develop themselves and create wealth, and having various other companies both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, which employ over 500 staffers, I thank God for a fulfilled life.
Relief is, indeed, healing.
I thank all of you who believe in my sterling integrity, spartan discipline, and impeccable character. I thank you all for your support and encouragement.
Yes, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel and I look forward to continued impact in the society and the world at large,” the Chairman, of Ibadan Central Hospital stated in his reaction to the incident.”
Dr. Abib Olamitoye was a former Special Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Health and Co-partner, Abib Olamitoye Foundation Ward, UCH, Ibadan.
However, the mutilated body of the 91-year-old still lies in the mortuary as the investigation continues.
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