How Kwara Doctor ‘Sedated, Rape’ Patients
The Chief Medical Director of Ayodele Hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State, Ayodele Joseph, has been accused of rape by a patient who had come for medical treatment.
Dr. Joseph has been arraigned on two counts of act of gross indecency, and rape which are contrary to sections 285 and 283 of the penal code.
A police report revealed that the defendant sedated the patient who is a professional nurse. Eventually, he had sexual intercourse with her outside of her consent.
According to the report, the nurse went to the hospital for medical treatment when Dr. Joseph, who claimed to have twenty-seven years of experience in the medical field, allegedly took advantage of her under sedation.
The charge sheet revealed that there was a video recording of the sexual assault and rape, and medical texts confirmed that the nurse was indeed assaulted and raped.
Prosecutor Gbenga Ayeni informed the court of the seriousness of the crime and the motion attached to the police report. However requested the remand of the suspect.
Magistrate Gbadeyan Jumoke Kamson, who handled the case, granted Ayeni’s prayer for remand of the accused. The matter has been adjourned until May 18th, 2023.
The allegations against Dr. Joseph have shocked the medical community and sparked outrage among the general public.
Many are calling for justice to be served for the victim and have expressed concern about the safety of patients.
The incident highlights the issue of sexual assault and rape in medical settings and calls into question the safety procedures. And also regulations to be put in place to protect patients.
It is important that measures be taken to ensure that such incidents do not occur again in the future.
Overall, the case against Dr. Joseph demonstrates the severity of sexual assault and rape in the medical industry. And the need for perpetrators to be held accountable for their actions.
The trial will be closely watched by the public as justice is sought for the victim and measures are taken. This is to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
