HIV positive doctor rapes patient in Benue

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a Doctor for raping a female patient who was on admission in a hospital where he practices.

The alleged rapist, Toi (not real name), is a medical practitioner with Tersoo Clinic in Naka town, Gwer West local government area of Benue state.

It was gathered that the medical personnel had reportedly tested positive to HIV/AIDs and was receiving Anti-Retroviral (ARV) treatment at the General Hospital, Naka, before the incident occurred.

Medical sources said the female patient was brought to the clinic for emergency medical attention and after been placed on drip, recovered partially, but the doctor, who took advantage of the fact that she was unconscious, forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

The police public relations Officer in the state, DSP Daniel Ezeala, confirmed the incident, saying, “the medical personnel has been arrested by our men in Naka and investigation on the matter is on-going.”