Doctor Anu Felix, owner of cosmetic surgery outfit in Lagos, MedContour has been arrested and charged to court by the Federal Government over alleged botched surgery.
This was made known by renowned journalist, Fisayo Soyombo on his official Twitter page.
He revealed that she was arrested on Wednesday around 11:33am.
Following her arrest on Wednesday, the trial of cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anu of MedContour Services Ltd is about to kick off at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi.
The case: is ‘Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Dr. Adepoju Anuoluwapo & MedContour’.@fccpcnigeria is the prosecutor.
1/2 pic.twitter.com/wj1ryqC4D9— ‘Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) July 3, 2020
The Doctor is being accused of carrying out a botched cosmetic surgery that led to the death of one Mrs. Nneka Miriam Barbra Onwuzuligbo among other allegations.
Police brought her in around 11.33am.
Among the allegations against her is that a failed cosmetic surgery by her led to the death of one Mrs. Nneka Miriam Barbra Onwuzuligbo.
She is also charged with failiure to comply with a summons by the FCCPC Nigeria.
2/2 pic.twitter.com/xOC8vq0S5X— ‘Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) July 3, 2020
There has been complaints from alleged botched surgery victims including social media influencer, Omotola Taiwo popularly known as @Omohtee12.
It would be recalled that the clinic was sealed by Federal Competitive and Consumer Protective Commission (FCCPC) in May over alleged lack of professionalism and competence.
This occurred following complaint from Omohtee about a failed cosmetic surgery that almost took her life.
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According to the FCCPC, there was sufficient probable cause to inquire into the consumer protection aspects of the representations and services of Med Contour and its operatives.
This has now led to the arrest and prosecution of the Doctor by FCCPC.
See some court documents below;
