Victim Rescued as Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Organ Harvester in Imo

Operatives from the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper and organ harvester in the Douglas area of Imo State.

The suspect, identified as Justine Emmanuel, is a 38-year-old man from Amimo in the Ikeduru Local Government Area. He was apprehended during a rescue operation.

The police also rescued a 19-year-old woman, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons.

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In a statement on Saturday, police spokesperson Henry Okoye explained that the arrest was the result of a swift response by officers on patrol who noticed suspicious activity involving a blue and white bus.

The operatives observed the suspects attempting to forcibly take the young woman to an undisclosed location, where they allegedly planned to kill her and harvest her organs.

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“During the chase, the victim bravely jumped from the moving bus and was rescued by our operatives. The police pursued the suspects, prompting them to abandon the vehicle. While one suspect was arrested, others escaped into the nearby bush,” Okoye said.

The police command has initiated further investigations to locate the remaining members of the syndicate and uncover the full extent of their criminal activities. Okoye reiterated the command’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring community safety. He urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

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