Hundreds of mutilated bodies found in suspected Nigerian organ-harvesting ring

Hundreds of mutilated bodies found in suspected Nigerian organ-harvesting ring

Category: MORAL COLLAPSE & LAWLESSNESS

Summary:
Nigerian authorities uncovered a suspected organ-harvesting ring after weeks of surveillance, leading to the discovery of over 100 decomposed and mutilated bodies at a mortuary linked to the operation. The Imo State Police Command identified High Chief Stanley Oparaugo, also known as "Morocco," as the suspected leader of the network; he is currently wanted and believed to own the Jessy Best Hotel and the nearby Ugwudi mortuary. Victims were reportedly lured to the hotel, robbed, abducted, and held for ransom, with some never returned to their families. Police have increased security along a nearby expressway and continue their investigation, recovering crucial evidence from the suspect’s residence.

Tags: organ-harvesting ring, Nigerian authorities, mutilated bodies, Imo State Police, abduction, ransom, Jessy Best Hotel

Source Excerpt:

An extensive organ-harvesting ring has been uncovered in Nigeria after weeks of covert surveillance, local officials have said.In a statement shared on X, the Imo State Police Command said their investigation was launched after reports of a worrying spate of kidnappings near a hotel and mortuary in Ngor Okpala.According to police, intelligence-led investigations went on to identify a man called High Chief Stanley Oparaugo, also known as "Morocco," as the suspected leader of the criminal network and who is now on the run and wanted, per reports.52 CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA KIDNAPPED BY GUNMEN IN LATEST ATTACK: REPORTOparaugo is alleged to own Jessy Best Hotel in Ihitte Okwe and the nearby mortuary known as Ugwudi.Police said victims were said to have been lured into the hotel before being robbed and abducted, with families also forced to pay ransom. Authorities said some people who paid never saw their loved ones again.The Command said abducted victims were then taken from the hotel to the mortuary, where they were allegedly killed and their organs harvested for sale.GUNMEN ATTACK CHURCH IN NIGERIA, KILLING TWO AND KIDNAPPING OTHERSWhen officers raided the Jessy Best Hotel...

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Posted on 12-08-2025 21:34

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