A doctor in Katsina state, Lawan Ado, has been arrested for allegedly providing medical care to wounded bandits, including a wanted gang leader, Usman Modi. Ado admitted to treating several bandits in videos circulating online, revealing he was summoned to their hideouts whenever they needed medical attention. He was paid for his services, ranging from N8,000 to N18,000. Ado's arrest highlights the legal ramifications of aiding criminal activities, as Nigerian law considers anyone who assists or facilitates a crime, including providing medical aid, as an accomplice.
Security forces have arrested a doctor in Katsina state for allegedly treating injured bandits, including Usman Modi, a wanted gang leader.In a video circulating on social media and the suspect, Lawan Ado from Safana LGA, admitted to providing medical care for several wounded bandits.
“He was first taken to a hospital in Taskiya, but two days later, they brought me to treat him further. I was paid N18,000 for my service.” Ado revealed he had travelled to multiple locations to treat various bandits, including one known as Karanboguwa.Section 10 of the Criminal Code states that anyone who knowingly assists or facilitates the commission of a crime is considered an accessory after the fact, meaning he or she could receive the same punishment as the principal offender.
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