# Nigeria organ harvesting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-organ-harvesting-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-28T19:15:49.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Investigations into illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria have expanded from a single medical incident to the discovery of a larger syndicate.

Initially, Abuja police arrested a doctor following allegations regarding the removal of a young man’s kidney at the Wellington Clinic in Life Camp. Authorities began examining whether the procedure was medically necessary and if proper informed consent had been obtained.

Following this, the Nigeria Police Force conducted a sting operation in Nasarawa State, resulting in the arrest of two nephrologists and two other suspects. Investigators allege the group operated an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate that targeted vulnerable, uneducated young men. 

Police reported that the syndicate utilized forged documents, such as birth certificates and National Identification Numbers, to facilitate illegal transactions. On August 19, 2026, the Special Tactical Squad arrested four suspects in Auta Balifi, Nasarawa State, identified as Emmanuel Ode, 23; David Idoko, 25; Dr. Benjamin Oyime, 48, a nephrologist at Wellington Clinics; and Dr. Daniel Otukpa, 53, the clinic’s Acting Director of Clinical Services.

Investigations suggest the group exploited financial desperation to obtain consent for kidney removals. Specific victim accounts include Samuel Ezekiel, who was allegedly paid $1,250 USD for his kidney in April 2026, and another individual who claimed to have received 7 million Naira for a similar procedure in 2022.

## Claims

- The Nigeria Police Force arrested four suspects allegedly linked to a kidney harvesting and human trafficking syndicate. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The suspects were arrested on August 19, 2026, during a sting operation in Nasarawa State. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The arrested suspects include two nephrologists, Emmanuel Ode, and David Idoko. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Emmanuel Ode allegedly recruited victims through deception and false promises. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- One victim, Samuel Ezekiel, was allegedly paid $1,250 USD for his kidney in April 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A second victim allegedly received 7 million Naira for a kidney harvest in 2022. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The syndicate allegedly targeted vulnerable and uneducated young people in Nasarawa State. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The suspects allegedly forged official documents, including NINs and birth certificates, to facilitate the crimes. (corroborated by 6 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Nigeria Police arrest four suspects in alleged kidney harvesting syndicate

Nigeria Police have arrested four suspects, including two doctors, for allegedly operating a kidney harvesting and human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa State.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-police-arrest-two-doctors-over-alleged-kidney-harvesting-syndicate

### 2026-08-26: Abuja police arrest doctor over alleged kidney removal

A doctor has been arrested by Nigerian police following allegations that a young man’s kidney was removed during treatment at the Wellington Clinic in Abuja.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abuja-police-arrest-doctor-over-alleged-kidney-removal

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