UPDATE: Authorities in southeastern Nigeria have uncovered a shocking organ-trafficking ring involving a hotel and a mortuary in the town of Ngor Okpala. This grotesque network has left families devastated and exposed a dark side of crime operating under the radar.
Investigators from the Imo State Police Command confirm that the investigation gained momentum following a disturbing surge of kidnappings near the Jessy Best Hotel and the adjacent Ugwudi Mortuary. Surveillance efforts revealed a chilling connection to local figure High Chief Stanley Oparaugo, also known as “Morocco,” who is now wanted and reportedly on the run.
Police allege that victims were lured into the hotel, robbed, and abducted. Families were coerced into paying ransoms, with many never seeing their loved ones again. The case escalated dramatically when officers conducted a raid on the properties, leading to horrifying discoveries.
Inside the mortuary, authorities found over 100 decomposed and mutilated bodies in conditions described as “unhygienic and deeply suspicious.” Police spokesperson Henry Okoye stated, “At the mortuary, decomposed and mutilated corpses were discovered, raising suspicions of illegal organ-harvesting activities.”
The immediate aftermath of the raid revealed the true scale of the crime. Oparaugo’s hotel had already been abandoned, but the mortuary held the grim evidence of a systematic kidnapping and organ-harvesting operation. Investigators believe that victims were taken from the hotel to the mortuary, where they were killed, and their organs harvested for sale.
In a press release dated December 6, 2025, the Imo State Police Command announced intensified efforts to combat kidnapping and violent crimes along the Owerri–Aba Expressway. Local authorities are ramping up security to assure travelers of their safety during the holiday season, as fear grips the community.
This alarming situation unfolds against a backdrop of increasing kidnappings and violent crime across Nigeria. Recently, the federal government secured the release of 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from St. Mary’s School in Niger State, highlighting the escalating crisis.
The international community is paying close attention, with figures such as former President Donald Trump labeling Nigeria a “country of particular concern” due to the ongoing persecution of Christians in the region.
As the investigation continues, officials are urging anyone with information about Oparaugo’s whereabouts or the operations of this horrifying network to come forward. The emotional toll on families affected by these crimes cannot be overstated, with many still searching for answers and closure.
Authorities remain committed to dismantling this organ-trafficking ring and restoring safety to the community. The situation is developing rapidly, and updates are expected as police continue their investigation.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates on this shocking story.
