Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after serving a UK organ harvesting sentence

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]eatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has made her return to Nigeria after her sentencing in a UK organ harvesting case.

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A reliable source confirmed that she arrived in the country on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Mrs. Ekweremadu, alongside her husband and Dr. Obinna Obeta, was convicted by a UK court on charges linked to organ trafficking.

The former Deputy Senate President was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Mrs. Ekweremadu was given a six-year sentence for her involvement in the illicit activity.

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Details surrounding her return remain scarce, with more updates expected. Mrs. Ekweremadu’s arrival in Nigeria marks a significant point in the aftermath of the high-profile trial.