The Federal High Court in Lagos State has convicted Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, founder of MedContour Services, for a botched plastic surgery that led to the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020.
Justice Mohammed Liman sentenced Adepoju to a one-year jail term, with the option to pay a ₦100,000 fine instead.
Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, expressed his satisfaction with the ruling.
In a post on his X handle, Irukera stated,
“Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction, strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow.
Anu Adepoju and her medical practice were convicted on all five counts charged by FCCPC.
The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. Good day for consumers of professional services.”
