Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a suspected kidnapping and organ trafficking syndicate in the Douglass road , Owerri area of Imo State.
The command in a release endorsed by the PPRO ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed that one suspect, Justine Emmanuel, from Amimo in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State, was arrested, and a 19-year-old young lady, whose name is withheld for privacy, was rescued.
According to the release, the arrest followed the swift response of vigilant operatives on visibility patrol, who observed the syndicate in a blue and white painted bus forcefully taking the young girl to an undisclosed location where they intended to kill her and harvest her organs.
The release further explained that during the chase, the victim managed to jump from the bus and was immediately rescued.
The police engaged in a hot pursuit, leading to the abandonment of the vehicle and the arrest of one suspect, while others escaped into the nearby bush.
Meanwhile, the Command is conducting further investigations to identify additional members of the syndicate and assess the full extent of their criminal activities.
The command therefore urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.