Ike Ekweremadu’s village in Nigeria is celebrating the return of his wife, Beatrice, from a UK prison. Beatrice was sentenced to four years and six months in prison for her involvement in a organ trafficking case, but she’s been released.
The celebration took place in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. Beatrice’s release has brought joy to Ike Ekweremadu’s supporters, although the details of her release are unclear.
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It’s worth noting that Ike Ekweremadu, a former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison for his role in the organ trafficking case. Dr. Obinna Obeta, who was also involved in the case, received a 10-year sentence. The case was the first of its kind under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act.