BVN, UK Visa put age of ‘Organ Donor’ in Ekweremadus’ saga at 21

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) biometric details and UK Visa issued to David Ukpo Nwamini, the alleged organ donor at the centre of the travail of former senate deputy president, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, both put Nwamini’s age at 21.

This is contrary to the information the prosecution presented before the Uxbridge Magistrates Court, London, which last Thursday arraigned the Ekweremadu’s over allegation bordering on alleged organ harvesting and human trafficking.

Prosecutor Damla Ayas had told the court: “The victim was 15. In Nigeria he was approached by both defendants. He was homeless on the streets of Lagos. They deceived him and promised him a better life in the UK. He was given a passport for a 41-year-old. The passport was illegally obtained by these defendants.

However, a copy of BVN document and the UK Visa sighted by RELIABLESOURCENG.COM and available online, show that Mr Nwamini was born October 12, 2000, making him 21 years and eight months old.

In Nigeria as well as in the United Kingdom, one is considered an adult when they are 18 years and above.

Meanwhile, the Ebonyi State Government says it is reaching out to Nwamini’s family in Ebonyi.

The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abakaliki.

Orji said the state government was reaching out to David Ukpo’s family, the touted donor who is from the state.

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“Ukpo’s information to the metropolitan authority of the United Kingdom orchestrated the criminal charge instituted against Ekweremadu and his wife.

“The state government is following the turn of events and twists which followed the medical intention of the former Deputy Senate President, over the health condition of his daughter, Sonia.

“These circumstances led to the detention of the senator and his wife in the United Kingdom (UK).

“We urge the UK government to act progressively and meticulously while critically looking at the intention of the detained family.

“The Ebonyi government urges that they be given the benefit of the doubt.

“We also enjoin the public especially those with shades of opinions and surge of anxieties, to remain calm.

“The government hopes to see light at the end of the tunnel.”

The commissioner reiterated that the state government stands with the Ekweremadus at this trying moment.

“We hope that the truth and nothing but it shall guide the outcome of the matter,” he stated.