Viral video: Lagos to probe medical doctor over alleged sexual assault of patient

The Lagos government has directed an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of an unidentified patient at the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Surulere axis of the state.

Akin Abayomi, the state’s commissioner of health, said this in a statement on Monday.

BACKGROUND

Optimal Cancer Care Foundation is a health facility established by Femi Olaleye, a medical doctor, to provide breast and cervical screening services for women in Lagos.

The foundation has two centres in Surulere and Ikorodu areas of Lagos.

Recently, Olaleye was accused of sexually violating a minor, who was said to be a niece of his wife, for over 20 months.

Remi, the wife of the medical doctor, in an interview in October, corroborated the sexual assault allegations against her husband.

Many Nigerians took to social media to call for the arrest and prosecution of the medical doctor over the alleged rape.

Recently, some videos appeared on social media showing a figure which appears to be like Olaleye in a compromising position with two ladies.

In one of the videos, a figure which appears to be like the medical doctor was seen in an hospital room having sex with a lady, who seems to a patient.

On Monday, Olaleye was scheduled to be arraigned by the Lagos state government at the sexual offences and domestic violence court in Ikeja, Lagos.

But the arraignment was stalled following the absence of the medical doctor from court.

‘WE’RE AWARE OF THE VIRAL VIDEO’

Speaking on the incident, Abayomi said he has directed the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) to conduct a “thorough investigation” into the allegation of sexual abuse at the centre.

The commissioner disclosed that the agency will deploy a team of monitors to the facility to get credible information on the allegations.

“We are aware of a viral video alleged to have originated from the founder of Optimal Care Cancer Centre and I have directed HEFAMAA to investigate it and report back,” Abayomi said.

“In accordance with the state government’s zero tolerance for sexual abuse and violence, the matter will also be referred by HEFAMAA to the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency for appropriate action that may be warranted.”