By Prosper Mene
The Ogun State Police have arrested a 28-year-old hospital cleaner who allegedly impersonated a surgeon to sexually assault and defraud a young woman he met on Snapchat. The suspect, Victor Cletus, exploited the victim’s trust by fabricating a medical crisis, only to betray it with violence and theft.
According to police spokesperson CSP Omolola Odutola, the ordeal began when Cletus, employed as a cleaner at Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilishan-Remo, connected with the victim on the social media platform. Posing as a qualified surgeon at the same facility, he convinced her to share concerns about a breast lump, promising expert intervention. Over time, he escalated his ruse by demanding payments for a supposed surgical procedure, totaling an undisclosed sum transferred to his account via the Opay mobile wallet.
On November 18, 2025, the pair arranged to meet at a location in Ogun State under the pretense of conducting the surgery. Instead of providing medical care, Cletus allegedly sexually assaulted the woman, leaving her traumatized and robbed of her funds. “Rather than offering any medical help, he sexually abused her and also stole money from her Opay account,” Odutola detailed in a statement released today.
The victim’s suspicions deepened the following day when Cletus, undeterred, continued pressuring her for sexual favors without any follow-up on her health concerns or the promised procedure. Alarmed, she independently contacted Babcock University Teaching Hospital to verify his credentials. The shocking revelation: Victor Cletus was no doctor but a low-level cleaner with no medical qualifications. Armed with this evidence, the victim reported the incident to the police, leading to Cletus’s swift arrest.
Cletus, described by authorities as a “serial impostor,” remains in custody at the Ogun State Police Command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his fraudulent activities and whether other victims have fallen prey to his scheme. He faces charges including impersonation, sexual assault, and theft, with prosecution expected in the coming weeks.
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, condemned the “heinous act” in the strongest terms, vowing zero tolerance for such crimes. “The Command will not tolerate any form of exploitation, deception, or sexual violence against women,” Ogunlowo stated. He issued a stark warning to online predators and impostors exploiting social media: “We will identify, arrest, and prosecute individuals who impersonate professionals or weaponize platforms to perpetrate criminal acts.”
Odutola urged the public, especially young females, to exercise extreme caution. “Avoid disclosing personal or medical information to strangers on social media,” she advised. “Verify credentials through official channels before engaging with anyone claiming expertise.”
