The Federal High Court in Lagos State has found Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, the founder of MedContour Services Ltd., guilty following a failed plastic surgery that led to the death of Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020.

Babatunde Irukera, the former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), announced the conviction on X on Friday, May 17.

Irukera, tweeting as #TundeIrukera, wrote: “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.

“Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need is enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”

In 2020, the FCCPC charged Adepoju on five counts before Justice Mohammed Liman.

The FCCPC accused the cosmetic surgeon of ignoring summons by the agency to appear and produce specific documents.