Police arrest suspected organ harvester, rescue four victims in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected organ harvester and rescued four men he allegedly targeted in Lafia, the state capital.
Commissioner of Police, CP Shettima Mohammed Jauro, announced on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, that the suspect, 40-year-old Maro Ebojoh, was apprehended at Yahaya Sabo Motor Park in Bukan Sidi, where he was reportedly preparing to harvest the kidneys of four young men.
The intended victims Umar Ahmed Barau, 25; Suleman Alhaji-Garba, 20; Williams Dadung, 32; and Stanley Ezekiel, 27 were allegedly lured with a promise of N2 million each in exchange for their kidneys.
The suspect had already paid them an initial N500,000 as part of the arrangement.
“The command detailed operatives to the facility where the organ harvest was to occur. The victims were placed on medical rest at a hotel to stabilise one individual’s blood pressure before further screening,” CP Jauro said.
He added that the victims were later sent to a medical facility in Abuja for assessment.
The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime, admitting that he had previously procured a donor for another client two months ago, receiving N1 million while paying the victim N2.5 million.
CP Jauro urged the public to remain vigilant, warning against individuals masquerading as legitimate organ donors, particularly with the festive season approaching
He noted that organ harvesting remains a growing menace in Nasarawa, often preying on poor youths who engage in menial jobs to survive.
