December 8, 2025

… Declares suspect wanted

The Police in Imo state has sealed a hotel and private mortuary allegedly owned by a suspected kidnapper.

In a statement by the command’s spokesperson Henry Okoye on Monday, this is after a weekend raid uncovered decomposed and mutilated corpses, raising suspicions of illegal organ-harvesting operations.

According to the statement, the raid was conducted at the Umuhu autonomous community in Ngor-Okpala district following intelligence on the suspect, who has now been declared wanted.

“Forensic experts have secured evidence, and all accomplices will be brought to justice,” Okoye said.

“An investigation into suspected organ-harvesting operations has begun”.

The suspect’s residence was also search and additional evidence recovered.