Ike ekweremadu news today
I'm assuming you're referring to the recent news about Ike Ekweremadu, a Nigerian politician and former Deputy President of the Senate.
As of my knowledge cutoff, here are some of the latest news updates about Ike Ekweremadu:
Arrest and Extradition: Ike Ekweremadu was arrested on June 21, 2022, at Heathrow Airport in London, UK, on suspicion of organ trafficking and conspiracy to facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation. He was later charged with conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation, and conspiracy to harvest organs from an individual.
Extradition Proceedings: The UK authorities have initiated extradition proceedings to bring Ekweremadu back to the UK to face trial. Nigeria has also issued a warrant for his arrest.
Denial of Allegations: Ekweremadu has denied all allegations against him, describing them as "false, malicious, and baseless". His family has also denied any involvement in organ trafficking.
Investigation: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Metropolitan Police Service are investigating the allegations, which are believed to have originated from a tip-off from an anonymous source.
International Cooperation: The case has sparked international cooperation between the UK, Nigeria, and other countries, with the UK's Home Secretary, Priti Patel, stating that the government is committed to tackling organ trafficking and exploitation.
Please note that these updates are based on publicly available information and may not reflect the latest developments in the case.