The Imo State Police Command has dismantled a suspected kidnapping and organ trafficking syndicate operating in the Douglass area of the state.
In a statement on Friday, police spokesperson Henry Okoye announced the arrest of one suspect, Justine Emmanuel, from Amimo in Ikeduru LGA.
Okoye revealed that a 19-year-old woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy reasons, was rescued during the operation.
“The arrest followed the swift response of vigilant operatives on visibility patrol, who observed the syndicate in a blue and white bus forcefully taking the young girl to an undisclosed location where they intended to kill her and harvest her organs,” he said.
“During the chase, the victim managed to jump from the bus and was immediately rescued. The police pursued the vehicle, which was abandoned, and arrested one suspect while the others escaped into the nearby bush.
“The Command is now investigating further to identify other members of the syndicate and determine the full extent of their criminal activities.”
This rescue, Okoye emphasized, underscores the command’s commitment to combatting violent crime and ensuring community safety.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
