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Nigeria organ harvesting investigation

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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. ~~One suspect reportedly confessed to luring~~ 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 ~~victim~~ 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 ~~an Abuja facility~~ obtain consent for a kidney ~~removal involving~~ 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 ~~payment of $1,250.~~ similar procedure in 2022.

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