The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Sunday Okon Akpan, a fake doctor, on suspicion of conducting an illegal abortion that led to the death of 35-year-old Blessing Sunday Etim.
Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John disclosed in a statement on Thursday, August 21, 2025, that the suspect attempted to secretly dump the victim’s body in her room after she died during the illegal procedure.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, around 9:30 a.m., following a report from a woman (name withheld) who said her daughter, Blessing Sunday Etim, had gone to work at Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong village, Ibesikpo Asutan.
“According to a co-tenant, the victim’s employer, a man identifying himself as Dr. Sunday Okon Akpan, tried to secretly enter the deceased’s room to dump her body. When confronted, he dropped the corpse and fled,” the statement read.
Upon arrival, detectives found a premature fetus exiting the victim’s body. Further investigation led to the arrest of Sunday Okon Akpan, a resident of Afaha Offiong village in Nsit Ibom.
Preliminary findings indicate that the victim died from a suspected illegal abortion performed by the accused. The investigation revealed that Akpan, who owns and operates the Full Life Medical Centre, is neither a licensed medical doctor nor a nurse but a community health practitioner.
It is believed he used the facility to carry out illegal medical services, including abortions. The health center has since been found deserted.
The victim’s body has been taken to a morgue for preservation and autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be shared as they emerge.
