Former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, have been arrested and charged to court for bringing a child to the UK for alleged organ harvesting.
This was made known to the public in a statement by the metropolitan police who confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
“Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 (10.9.66) of Nigeria is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting.
Ike Ekweremadu, 60 (12.05.62) of Nigeria is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting.
They have both been remanded in custody and will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court later today.
A child has been safeguarded and we are working closely with partners on continued support. As criminal proceedings are now under way we will not be providing further details,” the statement reads.
