Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police, Force Headquarters Annex Lagos, Nkeiruka Nwode, has responded to allegations made by activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, describing the claims against her as fabricated and already investigated.
Sowore had earlier addressed a statement to the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, urging him to investigate Nwode, a Chief Superintendent of Police, over an alleged connection to what he described as a police-linked organ-harvesting ring.
In the statement posted on social media, Sowore alleged that Nwode conspired with individuals within the judiciary to imprison a whistleblower, Nnamdi Emeh, after he exposed the alleged crime.
According to Sowore, Emeh is currently detained in prison in Awka, claiming that some officers within the police force, aided by former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, were responsible for the alleged injustice.
He called on the new police chief to discontinue what he described as a “sham prosecution” and instead investigate and prosecute officers allegedly involved in the case.
Reacting to the claims, Nwode said she normally avoids responding to online publications and speculation but decided to address the matter due to the repeated association of her name with what she described as false allegations.
The police spokesperson said the claims were thoroughly investigated by the Nigeria Police Force in 2023 and that the outcome found no evidence of organ harvesting or any wrongdoing on her part.
“For the sake of clarity, the NPF conducted a full investigation into the claims that circulated in 2023. The outcome clearly established that there was no confirmed evidence of organ harvesting and no evidence linking me to any misconduct,” she said.
Nwode added that the outcome of the investigation, which she said cleared her of the allegations, remains part of official records.
She also noted that Sowore’s Media Outfit, Sahara Reporters, which published Mr Sowore’s allegations against her had also previously acknowledged in another report that the investigation found no evidence against her.
According to her, she first became aware of the Police report exonerating her through the same media outfit on February 24, 2026, just like many members of the public.
Nwode further described it as “unfair and absurd” that her photograph was placed alongside that of the individual who made the accusations, saying the claims had in the past caused distress and reputational harm to her and her family.
She maintained that she remains committed to her professional responsibilities and would not be distracted by attempts to revive allegations that have already been addressed through institutional processes.
“The truth is documented, and those who are genuinely interested in fairness and due process can easily verify the facts. In every circumstance, the rule of law must prevail,” she said.
Despite the controversy, Nwode said she holds no personal animosity toward Sowore and continues to regard him with respect.
“I trust that fairness and truth will always prevail,” she added.
