Alleged attacks on nonagenarian’s corpse: Ibadan Central Hospital doctor, others freed after 6 days in detention

Dr Abib Olamitoye, a former President of Ibadan College of the Alumni Association, worldwide and founder of Ibadan Central Hospital (ICH), alongside other staffers of the hospital, have regained their freedom after spending six days in detention over alleged mutilation of the corpse of a 91-year-old woman, who died in their facility.

Olamitoye, who broke his silence via the hospital’s verified Facebook handle (Ibadan Central Hospital) on Wednesday afternoon thanked Nigerian masses for standing firmly behind him over recent alleged sabotage and malicious damage being done on Radio and Social Media by those hellbent on pulling him down.

The former Special Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Health and Co-partner, Abib Olamitoye Foundation Ward, UCH, Ibadan said he was relieved for the first time in November.

He was quoted by the hospital as thanking God for the release of hospital staffers in police custody since the alleged attack on the corpse of a 91year-old woman who died in the hospital recently.

“Last night, I slept soundly for the first time this November. Today is November 9th, 2022.

“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.