Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a suspected fake doctor for allegedly conducting an abortion which resulted in the death of a patient.

The police spokesperson in the state, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, identified the deceased as Blessing Etim, a 35-year-old woman.

She said the suspect, who identifies himself as "Dr Sunday Okon Akpan," was the victim's employer.

The police spokesperson said the suspect was arrested in response to a report by the victim's mother who reported that her daughter went to work at Full Life Medical Centre in Ikot Obio Odong village in Akwa Ibom, but did not return.

She said the vi...