Quack doctor arrested in Rivers over fake credit alert

Philip Agbe (31), an alleged quack medical doctor has been arrested by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command in Mgbuoba area of Port Harcourt, the River State capital.

The suspect, who claimed to be a medical doctor working at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, was said to be purchasing goods with fake alerts when he was arrested.

The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Friday, said during Preliminary Investigation. It was however revealed that the suspect claimed to have dropped out from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, while in 200 level.

The spokesperson said the suspect, who is a native of Umuhunvosi Village, in Isiala-Ngwa South of Abia State, claimed he met a lady via the Badoo social media platform, and came all the way from Enugu to Port Harcourt to meet her in person. He paid for his lodging during their date, using fake credit alerts for services of about N111, 000.

And in another development, detectives attached to the Rivers State Command have also arrested a suspected armed robber for allegedly stealing a car in a daylight operation.

Also, two suspects have been arrested for allegedly receiving a stolen car belonging to the Rivers State Government.

The vehicle was snatched at gunpoint by four armed men, at D/Line Port Harcourt, on April 3, but was later recovered around Abuloma axes in Port Harcourt by the officers. (New Telegraph)