From Muhammad Ahmadu Saka, in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested an alleged quack doctor that administered a Malaria injection which led to significant bodily harm of a 15 year old girl.
CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil,
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said this to reporters in Bauchi.
He said the command received a letter of complaint from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management against Ibrahim, the CEO of Hamdala Special Medicine Store, located in Yelwa area of Bauchi metropolis, for unprofessional negligence and degrading treatment.
Wakil said that “our office received a complaint against Ibrahim AKA degree, who operates a Pharmaceutical store situated at Yalwa area, Bauchi.
“A 15-year-old female patient, Maryam Magaji, residing in Yelwa Lebura, Bauchi, experienced health issues and was taken to the medicine store in Yelwa area for medical treatment.
“Following this, the victim was administered an injection for Malaria, which subsequently led to significant bodily harm.
“The victim was later evacuated to a hospital, where medical professionals confirmed that her injuries were a direct consequence of the administered injection.”
He said upon receipt of this petition, the command responded promptly to the urgent call, and the alleged suspect was arrested immediately.
“During the interrogation process, the individual was identified as Ibrahim Hassan Mamman, a 27-year-old resident of Isa Yuguda Guest House in Bauchi, who voluntarily confessed to the allegations against him. He recounted an incident on July 1, 2025, when a friend accompanied his sister, Maryam Magaji Garba, to his medicine store. The sibling expressed concerns about symptoms that could potentially indicate malaria and typhoid. The suspect prescribed artemether tablets; however, the brother of the victim insisted on an injection for malaria treatment. Consequently, the suspect administered an 80mg intramuscular injection for three consecutive days. Two weeks later, the victim’s brother informed the suspect of abnormal changes at the site of the injection, to which the suspect assured him that it would resolve itself. Eventually, the brother contacted the suspect again, reporting a deteriorating condition, leading to the victim’s admission to Bayara Hospital for treatment.”
He said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect lacked the necessary qualifications to practice as a healthcare professional, specifically not being a doctor or a licensed pharmacist.
“Further investigations revealed that the suspect willfully injected the victim despite his lack of knowledge in diagnosing health issues or administering injections. A subsequent search of the suspect’s pharmacy uncovered expired medications, including children’s Tuxil, manufactured by Fidson Healthcare Plc, which expired in August 2024; Tuxil suspension, manufactured by Tuyil Pharmaceuticals Ltd., expiring on May 17, 2025; and various other medications set to expire within the month”.
Police Spokesman said “The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough and objective investigation to explore the hidden facts behind this dastardly act.”
He said “The investigation is ongoing, after which the suspect will be profiled and charged to court for the appropriate charges established against him”.
