Victim hits back as Nigerian politician jailed for UK organ trafficking plot: ‘My body is not for sale’

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS May, 2023 View in browser 'My body is not for sale': Victim hits back as Nigerian politician jailed for UK organ trafficking plot Emily Atkinson A wealthy Nigerian politician has been jailed for 9 years for plotting to harvest a man's kidney as the victim hit back at the trio telling them "my body is not for sale."   Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and medical "middleman" Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of conspiring to arrange the travel of a young man with a view to exploiting him for his body part.   Read the full story here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the Lucy Letby trial > Madeleine McCann's sister speaks publicly for first time since her disappearance 16 years ago > Tory backlash over 'terrible' local election results as PM urged to 'do better' Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.