Autopsy Of 300 Level UNIPORT Student Killed By Her Boyfriend Is Out

Okoligwe Damian Chinemere and Late Justina Otuene Nkang

The results of Justina Otuene Nkang's autopsy have added a new chapter, suggesting that her boyfriend might not have acted alone

Okoligwe Damian Chinemere, a fellow Uniport student, insisted that he discovered his girlfriend's lifeless body early in the morning.

But the autopsy results indicate that a very delicate bodily part was absent. The family was required to bring in a second pathologist in addition to the government-provided one, and both of them attested to the fact that the missing body part was expertly removed by a specialist.

This discovery has prompted additional inquiries, which could shortly result in more arrests.

Organ harvesting, the illegal trafficking of human organs for transplantation, is a growing global issue. Nigeria is not exempt from this depressing fact, like many other nations. Dark and ominous is the realm of organ harvesting in Nigeria. It affects people directly in terms of individuals, families, and society at large.

The unlawful removal of a person's organs without that person's consent—usually for commercial sale or transplantation—is known as "organ harvesting." It may occur as a result of coercion, fraud, or kidnapping and may take advantage of weaker people, especially those who are poor or belong to marginalized groups. They might be tricked into thinking the process is fair and safe.

Another tactic is abduction or kidnapping, in which victims are taken against their will from their homes and their organs are extracted. This is not the same as legal organ transplantation, though, which entails the voluntarily and selflessly donated organs with the aim of preserving life or enhancing health. Within a strictly regulated environment with strict ethical guidelines and informed agreement from both the donor and the receiver, legal organ transplantation occurs. Contrarily, organ harvesting violates human rights, takes advantage of weak people, and seriously jeopardizes the health and welfare of both donors and receivers.

Organs of interest

Organ harvesting is the removal of organs from living or deceased individuals, including the kidneys, liver, heart, lungs, corneas, pancreas, and other bodily components.

Kidneys are the organs that are most frequently harvested illegally due to their high demand and survival rate. The process of harvesting livers for liver transplantation, which can save the lives of those with liver failure or other disorders related to the liver, is less appealing. Due to their critical function in the circulatory system, hearts are in great demand for transplantation, but lung transplantation is difficult and uncommon for patients with end-stage lung illnesses. The transparent front portion of the eye, the cornea, is taken for transplantation in order to help people with diseases or damage to their corneas regain their vision. Additionally, for patients who have both kidney and pancreas failure, pancreas transplantation is frequently done in addition to kidney transplantation.

Risks

In essence, there are serious hazards associated with the illegal trade for both donors and recipients, including serious health issues, organ rejection, and even death. Legal organ transplantation guarantees both parties' safety, moral behavior, and access to quality medical care.

There is no denying the horrific nature of Nigeria's organ harvesting industry, which has a noticeable effect on people's lives, families, and society at large. Nigeria, like many other nations, has regrettably not been immune to the grim reality of the illicit trafficking in human organs. It has grown into a profitable industry with intricate networks of intermediaries, recruiters, corrupt officials, and doctors.

The growth of the illegal trade is facilitated by the lack of strong laws and enforcement. The demand for organs is driven by socioeconomic issues such as poverty, poor healthcare, and restricted access to legitimate organ transplantation, which forces a large number of Nigerians to look for organs illegally.

Given that it is done covertly and there is a hidden network of perpetrators, organ harvesting is becoming a more serious problem in Nigeria. 10% percent of organ transplants performed globally, according to estimates from the World Health Organization, use organs that were obtained illegally. Nigeria is a major country that organ traffickers use as a source, transit, and destination. Due to the expanding number of people in need, there is frequently a demand for organs that exceeds supply, which fosters the growth of illicit trafficking networks.

The rise in organ harvesting is partly a result of poverty and economic inequality, since those who are most vulnerable may see it as a way to get by financially. The Trafficking in Persons Prohibition, Enforcement and Administrative Act, which tackles human trafficking, was passed by the Nigerian government. The recruiting of individuals for the purpose of organ harvesting is expressly addressed in Section 20 of the statute. It is illegal, according to the law, for someone to abuse their position of dominance, power, or authority when someone is in a vulnerable position or to use rewards or payments to coerce someone to remove their organs.