Imo Government Seals Hotel, Private Mortuary After Discovery of Decomposed, Mutilated Corpses in Ngor-Okpala
The Imo State Government has sealed a hotel and a privately operated mortuary in Umuhu Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, following the discovery of decomposed and mutilated human bodies kept in highly unhygienic conditions.
The development was confirmed on Sunday by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, who said the operation was carried out as part of a broader security crackdown on kidnapping and violent crimes along the Owerri–Aba Expressway.
According to the police, the joint operation was led by the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, alongside other security agencies and relevant government stakeholders. The action followed credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected criminal, identified as Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, who is currently at large.
During the inspection of the facilities, officers discovered decomposed and mutilated corpses inside the private mortuary, with the condition of the bodies and the environment raising strong suspicion of possible illegal organ-harvesting activities. The hotel and mortuary are alleged to be owned by the suspect.
Following the discovery, the Imo State Government ordered the immediate sealing of both facilities. The suspect’s residence was also searched, and several items described as crucial exhibits were recovered for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police has assured residents that all those connected to the crime will be identified and prosecuted in line with the law. Stanley Morocco Oparaugo has now been officially declared WANTED, and members of the public with useful information have been urged to report to the nearest police station.
In response to the development, maximum security has been deployed along the Owerri–Aba Expressway and surrounding communities to prevent further criminal activities.
This incident comes amid renewed public concern over the recent rise in kidnapping and violent crimes across parts of the country, which previously led to heightened national security measures.
