Lawmakers task medical council to probe doctor who operated boy who’s intestine went missing
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to further probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Adebola Akin-Bright whose intestine went missing after surgery.
The Assembly, made the call after adopting the recommendations of the five-man ad hoc committee set up by the House on the matter
The Assembly called on “the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to intensify further investigation on Dr Baiyewu Abayomi over the alleged medical negligence and ensure justice prevails at the conclusion of the investigation.”
Ripples Nigeria reports that Akin-Bright’s small intestine reportedly went missing after he was operated upon by Dr Abayomi at Obitoks Hospital.
A statement by the House on Thursday further stated that the committee also recommended that “the Lagos State Government should strengthen the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency for effective supervision of health institutions in Lagos State
The House also urged the Lagos State Teaching Hospital to pay more attention to patients, especially the young ones, while on admission in the tertiary health facility.
Subsequently, the House commended the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos Command, for its prompt compliance with the resolution of the House dated Monday, September 17, 2023, to effect the arrest of Dr Baiyewu Abayomi, Managing Director of Obitoks Hospital.
“The House urged the Lagos State Government to support Mrs Abiodun Akin Bright (mother of Master Adebola Akin-Bright) to cater for expenses incurred while trying to save her son’s life.
“The House adopted the recommendations of the committee as its resolution”, the statement read in part.
