…Charged with attempt to harvest organs of a child
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice, have been arrested in London by the Metropolitan Police.
They have also been charged with trying to bring a child to the UK to allegedly harvest organs.
The Metropolitan Police said the duo have been remanded in custody and the child is confirmed to be safe.
It was gathered that the investigation was launched after detectives were alerted to potential offences under modern slavery legislation in May 2022.
Confirming the arrests in a statement, the Metropolitan Police said the pair were charged to court on Thursday, following an investigation by the police’ specialist crime team.
The statement reads: “Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 (10.9.66) of Nigeria is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate the 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 the 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 underway we will not be providing further details”.
