Former Nigerian deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu, along with accomplices Beatrice and Obeta, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail for their involvement in organ trafficking. The trio were convicted in March for conspiring to transport a young Nigerian man named David Nwamini to the UK in order to exploit him for his kidney. Ekweremadu’s daughter, Sonia, was in need of a transplant.
Their trial lasted for six weeks and culminated in a conviction at London’s Central Criminal Court, also known as the Old Bailey. During the trial, prosecutor Hugh Davies accused Ekweremadu of displaying “entitlement, dishonesty, and hypocrisy” with his actions.
The judge sentenced the defendants to the maximum penalty for their crime, citing the severity of their offense and the impact it had on the victim and his family. The judge also stated that the case serves as a warning to others who may consider participating in such illicit activities.
Organ trafficking is a serious crime that exploits vulnerable individuals and puts their lives at risk. The UK government has taken steps to combat this issue and bring perpetrators to justice. This case serves as a reminder that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable for their actions.
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