Imo government seals hotel and mortuary over alleged kidnapping and organ harvesting

Monday, December 8, 2025 - The Imo State Government has sealed a hotel and a private mortuary in Umuhu Autonomous Community in Ngor-Okpala allegedly used by kidnappers and violent criminals. 

The operation carried out on Saturday, December 6, 2025 led to the discovery of decomposed and mutilated corpses in unhygienic conditions, raising suspicions of illegal organ-harvesting activities. 

The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma led a delegation, including the Commissioner for Health and Chairman of Ngor Okpala LGA to inspect the criminal hideouts. 

The spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the facilities are owned by a suspect identified as Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, who is currently at large. 

"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.”