Ekweremadu: 3 reasons why the UK police arrested the Nigerian senator and his wife

The UK police announced on Thursday, June 23, that it had arrested Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka, over offences linked to allegations of organ harvesting.

The couple has been remanded in custody pending when they will appear at the Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court.

Following the statement issued by the police about the arrest, Skabash.com has listed the reasons why the couple was arrested.

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Table of Content hide 11. Alleged organ harvesting 22. Child trafficking 33. Detailed investigation.

1. Alleged organ harvesting

The main reason why Ekweremadu and his wife were arrested was over allegation of organ harvesting. Organ harvesting is a surgical procedure that removes human organs or tissues for reuse.

The former deputy senate president and his wife have been accused of trying to arrange the travel of a child with a view to harvesting the organs of the minor.

2. Child trafficking

Ekweremadu and his wife are also facing charges of child trafficking. Child trafficking involves the practice of relocating children for exploitation or slavery. The police said Ekweremadu is facing potential offences under modern slavery legislation in May 2022.

3. Detailed investigation.

Metropolitan Police disclosed that the Nigerian senator and his wife were arrested after an investigation by its specialist crime team.

The investigation was launched after detectives were alerted to potential offences under modern slavery legislation in May 2022,’’ the police said.

The authorities promised to be providing further details as criminal proceedings unfold.