By Amara Agha, Abakaliki
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, CSP Nkeiruka Nwode, has dismissed allegations made against her by activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, describing them as fabricated and previously investigated by the police.
Sowore had written to the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, urging him to probe Nwode 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 being detained in Awka prison, 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 matter.
Reacting to the claims, Nwode said she usually avoids responding to online publications and speculation but decided to address the matter due to repeated attempts to link her to what she described as false allegations.
She 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 investigation report, which cleared her of the allegations, remains part of official police records.
She also noted that Sahara Reporters, which published the allegations, had previously acknowledged in another report that the investigation found no evidence against her.
According to her, she became aware of the police report exonerating her through the same media platform on February 24, 2026, just like many members of the public.
Nwode described it as “unfair and absurd” that her photograph was placed alongside that of the accuser, noting that the allegations had caused distress and reputational harm to her and her family.
She maintained that she remains committed to her professional duties 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, expressing confidence that fairness and truth will ultimately prevail.
