Imo Govt Seals Hotel, Mortuary Over Alleged Kidnapping And Organ Harvesting

Imo State Government has shut down a hotel and a privately run mortuary in Umuhu Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala.

This comes after the facilities were linked to suspected kidnapping activities and other criminal operations.

The enforcement took place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. During the inspection, authorities found bodies in poor and unsafe conditions inside the mortuary, prompting concerns about possible illegal organ-harvesting.

The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, led the team that visited the sites.

The delegation included the Commissioner for Health, the Chief Pathologist from the Imo State Specialist Hospital, the Chairman of Ngor-Okpala LGA, and members of the local vigilante group.

A statement released on Sunday by the Police Command’s spokesperson, said the two facilities belong to a suspect identified as Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, who has since disappeared.

The statement explained that the inspection followed reliable intelligence linking Oparaugo to a network of kidnappers operating along the Owerri–Aba Expressway.

“As part of ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes along the Owerri–Aba Expressway, a high-powered team led by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma on Saturday, 6th December, 2025, inspected suspected kidnappers hideouts in Umuhu Autonomous Community in Ngor-Okpala following credible intelligence on Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, currently at large,” the statement read.

“The delegation included the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chioma Egu; Chief Pathologist, Imo State Specialist Hospital, Dr. Ibeaja Okechukwu; members of the Ngor Okpala Vigilante Group led by Mr. Henry Ikpe; and the Chairman of Ngor Okpala LGA, Hon. Mrs. Chika Ibekwe.

“A hotel and a private mortuary owned by the suspect, allegedly used by kidnappers and violent criminals, were inspected.

“At the mortuary, decomposed and mutilated corpses were discovered in unhygienic conditions, raising suspicions of illegal organ-harvesting activities. Following these discoveries, both the hotel and mortuary were sealed on the directive of the State Government.

“The suspect’s residence was also searched, and crucial exhibits were recovered. Forensic experts documented and secured evidence.

“The Commissioner of Police assured the public that all accomplices would be identified and brought to justice.

“Stanley Morocco Oparaugo has been declared WANTED. Anyone with useful information should contact the nearest police station or call 0803 477 3600.

“Maximum security has been deployed along the Owerri–Aba Expressway. The Command assures travelers during the holidays of its commitment to their safety.”

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