Doctor Anu Adepoju Convicted Over Fatal Cosmetic Surgery in 2020

iexclusivenews – In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Lagos State has found Dr. Anu Adepoju, the founder of MedContour Services Ltd., guilty of conducting a failed plastic surgery that tragically led to the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020¹.

Here are the key details:

The Case:

• Dr. Anu Adepoju: A medical doctor and the driving force behind MedContour Services Ltd.

• The Incident: A cosmetic surgery performed by Dr. Adepoju resulted in the untimely demise of Nneka Onwuzuligbo.

• The Verdict: The court has convicted Dr. Adepoju for her role in this unfortunate incident.

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Accountability and Justice:

• Prosecution by Babatunde Irukera: The former director-general of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Babatunde Irukera, personally handled the prosecution.

• A Day of Pride: Irukera expressed pride in securing the conviction, emphasizing the importance of accountability for all members of society, including professionals like Dr. Adepoju.

• Strengthening the Framework: The verdict reinforces the framework of accountability and underscores how society should function and evolve.

Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge. This case serves as a stark reminder of the responsibility that medical professionals bear when providing cosmetic procedures, and the legal consequences when things go wrong.