Police Arrest 4 Over Alleged Organ Harvesting, Human Trafficking
The Nigeria Police Force Special Tactical Squad has arrested arrested four suspects in connection with alleged organ harvesting and human trafficking in Nasarawa State.
Operatives of the Special Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a sting operation on 19th August 2026 at about 18:00 hrs in Auta Balifi, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
The suspects are Emmanuel Ode, 23; Dr. Benjamin Oyime, a Consultant at Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja; Dr. Daniel Otukpa, a Nephrologist and Acting Director of Clinical Services at Wellington Hospital; and David Idoko, 25.
A statement issued by CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer, said during interrogation, Emmanuel Ode confessed to recruiting victims under false pretenses.
“He disclosed that on 24th April 2026, he lured one Samuel Ezekiel, 22, to Wellington Hospital, Life Camp, Abuja, where his kidney was allegedly harvested for the sum of $1,250 USD (One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty US Dollars), equivalent to ₦1,700,000.00 (One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) at the current exchange rate.
“A second victim alleged that he was lured by the same agent in 2022 to a hospital where his kidney was harvested, for which he was paid the sum of ₦7,000,000.00 (Seven Million Naira).
“Investigations revealed that the suspects and their accomplices allegedly targeted vulnerable and uneducated young persons within Nasarawa State and its environs, exploiting their financial desperation to obtain consent for illegal organ harvesting.
“Evidence gathered indicates that the suspects forged official documents, including victims’ names, National Identification Numbers (NIN), birth certificates, age declarations, affidavits, and consent letters to facilitate these criminal activities,” the statement added.
The statement said that the Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to dismantling human trafficking and organ harvesting networks across the country and protecting vulnerable citizens from exploitation.
It said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects connected to the syndicate.
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