{
  "id": 4040475,
  "title": "Police parade two doctors, others over kidney harvesting in Nasarawa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/police-parade-two-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-in-nasarawa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T22:02:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-parade-two-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-in-nasarawa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended four individuals suspected of involvement in an organ harvesting and human trafficking ring operating in Nasarawa State. The suspects are Emmanuel Ode, 23; Dr Benjamin Oyime, 48; Dr Daniel Otukpa, 53; and David Idoko, 25. They were arrested on August 19, 2026, during a sting operation in Auta Balifi, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to the police, Ode admitted to luring victims under false pretenses, and two alleged victims claimed they were deceived into giving up their kidneys for a sum of money. Police allege the suspects exploited the financial desperation of young individuals in Nasarawa State and its surroundings to obtain consent for illegal organ harvesting. They used forged documents to facilitate these criminal activities. Clothes allegedly purchased with proceeds from the crimes were recovered during the operation. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend additional suspects linked to the syndicate. The police are committed to dismantling human trafficking and organ harvesting networks and protecting vulnerable citizens from exploitation.",
  "summary": "Nigerian police parade two doctors and two others involved in an alleged kidney harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-parade-two-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-in-nasarawa/",
  "key_points": [
    "Four individuals arrested for organ harvesting in Nasarawa State",
    "Suspects include Dr Benjamin Oyime and David Idoko",
    "Victims deceived under false pretenses for kidney removal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police parade two doctors, others over kidney harvesting in Nasarawa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/police-parade-two-doctors-others-over-kidney-harvesting-in-nasarawa-4048002",
        "published": "2026-08-28T22:02:34.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}