Police arrest organ harvesting suspect, others in Nasarawa
By Faith AM
No fewer than 10 suspects including a suspected organ harvesting have been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command.
Briefing newsmen on Tuesday at the Command headquarters in Lafia, the State capital on its achievements, the State Police Commissioner, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammad said the engagement was to highlight the achievements recorded by the Nasarawa State Police Command in its continued efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of all residents of the State.
According to him, “Arrest of suspect for organ harvesting and rescue of victims. “On 17/11/2025 at about 1100hrs, a distress call was received from the Alhaji Yahaya Sabo Motor Park, Bukan Sidi, Lafia, reporting the arrest of a suspect by motor park officials for alleged involvement in organ harvesting.
Upon receiving the information, I immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer of ‘B’ Division, Lafia, to proceed to the scene. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the operatives, and four victims were successfully rescued.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on Friday, November 14, 2025, one Maro Ebojoh ‘M’, 40 years old, of Ogbara Inland Area, Etiope East LGA, Delta State, arrived in Lafia to source potential organ donors and prepare them for an immediate kidney transplant.
“He lured the following victims with a promise of ₦2,000,000 payment upon completion of the procedure: Umar Ahmadu Barau, 25 years, Suleiman Alhaji-Garba, 20 years
Williams Dadung, 32 years, Stanley Ezekiel 27 years
“The suspect took all the victims to a hospital for medical evaluation. One of the victims, having passed the initial screening, was moved to Abuja for the transplant, but the procedure could not hold due to issues related to blood pressure. The victim was subsequently lodged in a hotel to stabilise. Operatives of the Command swiftly moved to Abuja and rescued the victim unhurt.
“The suspect confessed to the crime and further stated that the agreed amount between him and his client was Six Million and Five hundred thousand Naira (₦6,500,000) out of which he’s received an advance payment of Five hundred thousand Naira while the donors were to be paid Two million Naira (₦2,000,000). He also confessed to having successfully procured a donor for another client two months ago. In that case, he received One Million Naira (₦1,000,000) while the donor was paid Two Million and Five Hundred thousand Naira (₦2,500,000).
“On 04/11/2025 at about 1030hrs, Police operatives attached to Mararaba ‘A’ Division raided a criminal hideout located along Musbawu Street, Mararaba, Karu LGA, Nasarawa State. During the operation, the following suspects were arrested: Ahmed Ibrahim, 27 years
Yusuf Abdulazeez, 23 years, Ismaila Abubakar, 18 years, Abdulrahman Mujahid, 20 years
Abdullahi Abdulazeez, 29 years, Muntaka Garba, 21 years
Hashiru Adamu, 21 years, Abdulrahman Jamilu, 22 years, Auwalu Bashiru Attah, 20 years
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were responsible for numerous gang-related robbery operations at night within Mararaba and its environs. Their modus operandi involved attacking residents, stealing mobile phones, and transferring funds from victims’ bank accounts before selling the stolen devices to unsuspecting buyers.
“The suspects confessed to the crimes and also admitted to carrying out a robbery operation on 20/05/2025 at the Uke area of Karu LGA, during which they attacked and killed the son of a serving police officer.
“The case is currently under investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
“I urge members of the public to remain vigilant and cautious, particularly against individuals who disguise themselves as genuine organ donor solicitors but are, in fact, involved in organ harvesting for financial gain. Let us all remain committed partners in security by saying something whenever we see something suspicious.
Thank you and God bless”, he said.
