The Lagos State Police Command has detained Dr. Idara Bassey in connection with the death of a 36-year-old woman who died during a buttock enlargement procedure at a clinic in Lekki Phase 1.
The case emerged last Tuesday when the deceased’s driver reported the incident to the Maroko Police Division at approximately 11:40 a.m.
The nurse who administered the injection, reportedly following Dr. Bassey’s instructions, was also apprehended soon after.
Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that Dr. Bassey has been taken into custody and is currently under investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti.
Dr. Bassey had previously fled the scene following the procedure on August 26, 2024, which resulted in the woman’s death.
The victim, identified as Abiola, had left her residence in Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, instructing her driver to take her to the clinic for the procedure. According to the driver, Abiola lost consciousness and began struggling to breathe after receiving the injection.
Regarding potential charges against Dr. Bassey, Hundeyin mentioned that more information will be released once the investigation concludes.