BREAKING: Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Wife Arrested In UK | READ WHY
Faith Ukanwa
Jun 23, 2022
BREAKING: Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Wife Arrested In UK | READ WHY
Former Nigeria deputy senate president, senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife have been arrested in the United Kingdom for allegedly bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting.
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Confirming the arrest, the metropolitan police in a statement, said the couple were charged to court on Thursday, June 23, 2022 following an investigation by the police' specialist crime team.
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According to the police, investigation was launched after detectives were alerted to potential offences under modern slavery legislation in May 2022.
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The statement read;
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"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,ÔÇØ
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"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.
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"They have both been remanded in custody and will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later today.ÔÇØ
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"A child has been safeguarded and we are working closely with partners on continued support."
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