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Inside Abuja's Kidney 'Market' Where the Rich Prey On the Poor

A three-month undercover investigation by Daily Trust exposes a shadow economy of illegal kidney trade in Abuja, Nigeria.

Vulnerable individuals, including minors, are coerced or enticed into selling their kidneys for financial gain. The report details a network of agents and hospitals involved in this crime, highlighting the absence of regulations in Nigeria's healthcare system.

Despite ethical and legal bans, the demand for kidneys persists, leading to dire consequences for both donors and recipients. The Ministry of Health's inaction adds to the problem, revealing a concerning lack of oversight in organ transplantation, writes Lami Sadiq for Daily Trust.

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In this three-month investigation, Daily Trust went undercover to expose the shadow economy of illegal kidney trade in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.

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