Police arrested doctor over woman’s death during Caesarian section in Edo.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested Dr. Festus Ogheghele of Dickson Medical Centre in Uromi, following the death of 36-year-old Susan Omoye-Okporan during a cesarean section on August 2, 2025. Here are the key details ¹:
- *Incident Details*: Susan Omoye-Okporan developed complications and died shortly after the procedure, although her baby survived. The family accused Dr. Ogheghele of gross professional negligence, prompting the police investigation.
- *Investigation Update*: Police spokesperson Moses Yamu confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigation. An autopsy was performed, and the result is awaiting interpretation by police medical experts to determine the next course of action.
- *Next Steps*: The police will review the autopsy results to decide on the next course of action. If the results indicate medical negligence, Dr. Ogheghele could face further charges.

It's worth noting that there's another incident in Uromi that drew attention recently, involving the killing of 16 travelers by a mob. However, it appears unrelated to the medical incident .