Father and Pastors Arrested for Alleged Organ Trafficking Involving Disabled Son

In a startling turn of events, members of the Rivers State-based vigilance group known as ONELGA OSPAC have apprehended a father, Ejike Wilson, and two pastors (one of them pictured above), linked to the tragic death of his 24-year-old disabled son in the Port Harcourt region of the state.

The young man, identified as Lucky Wilson, met a grim fate following an operation aimed at removing his hunchback, purportedly for sale to individuals involved in organ trafficking.

A representative of the Planning and Advisory Committee of the security group, codenamed OSPAC, has confirmed this incident to Punch, reporting that the suspects were captured while attempting to flee Port Harcourt.

One of the accused individuals, Olatoye Olawale, aged 54 and allegedly the pastor of a new generation church in Osiakpo near Omoku, admitted that Lucky was entrusted to him by his father, Ejike, and Ejike's younger brother, Pastor Paul Osiagor Wilson.

During questioning, Olatoye disclosed that the father, Ejike, explained that his son had a hunchback that he intended to eliminate. Ejike's earlier attempts to sell the boy had apparently failed. 

Olatoye was asked if he knew anyone who could take charge of the young man. 

Subsequently, they collectively agreed to pursue a surgical procedure, and they contacted an associate based in Abeokuta, Ogun State, who expressed willingness to pay N10 million for extracting 'mercury' from the victim's hunchback.

Lucky, the victim, personally pleaded for the removal of his hunchback, expressing a desire to lead a normal life. Despite concerns about the procedure's safety, a date was set for travel to undertake the operation.

Initially, they had reached out to an NGO in Owerri, Imo State, which offered N5 million for the extraction of 'mercury.' After negotiations, both Paul and Ejike accepted the N5 million offer. However, the NGO ultimately did not follow through.

Subsequently, they contacted another contact in Abeokuta, Ogun State, offering to pay N10 million, with the payment to be spread over two or three months. All parties involved agreed to these terms.

Ejike, the victim's father, frequently visited Olatoye's office and provided N15,000 for transportation on the day of the surgery. However, he instructed Olatoye to sign documents on his behalf. 

The operation took place, but tragically, Lucky did not survive.

Paul, Ejike's brother, expressed sorrow over the incident but denied any direct involvement, stating that he merely introduced Olatoye to his brother. 

He asserted that he was not part of their subsequent discussions with Olatoye and his brother. Additionally, he denied providing them with transportation funds, as claimed by Pastor Olawale.

Felix Nwobakata, the OSPAC Commander, addressed the media, emphasizing that these arrests serve as a deterrent against engaging in ritualistic acts. 

The suspects, including the two pastors and the victim's father, have been handed over to the Assistant Inspector General, Monitoring Unit, Zone 16, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for further investigation and prosecution.

In a recent development, two siblings have confessed to their involvement in a deceptive scheme aimed at securing fraudulent loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), totaling approximately $7.6 million. See detailed story here

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