Arinze Chijioke
The Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has again adjourned the trial of Nigerian whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh to October 27, 2026, extending proceedings that have been ongoing since May 2023.
Emeh, an IT specialist, is facing trial over his publication of a report alleging the existence of an extrajudicial killings and organ-harvesting syndicate within the Nigeria Police Force in Anambra State.
The report alleged the existence of a criminal enterprise involving senior police officers in Anambra State, accusing them of human organ harvesting, extrajudicial killings of detainees and extortion and kidnapping. Following the publication, the Inspector-General of Police constituted an investigative panel to examine the allegations, indicating that the claims were considered serious enough to warrant an official inquiry.
But instead of investigating the allegations, the Nigeria Police Force allegedly declared him wanted on February 20, 2023, alleging that he impersonated an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). Emeh subsequently fled to the Republic of Benin, citing fears for his safety. On March 3, 2023, he was arrested in a cross-border operation and extradited to Nigeria, where he was charged with fraud, money laundering, impersonation of a police officer, unlawful possession of a firearm and defamation.
Explaining the latest adjournment, Emeh’s counsel, Justus Ijeoma, said he was informed by the court registry upon arriving at the Federal High Court...
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