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FCT Police Deny Viral Kidney Sales Reports in Abuja

Published 27 August 2026

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has debunked viral social media reports alleging that young people in the Nyanya area of Abuja have been selling their kidneys for money. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the command categorically denied receiving or confirming any such report, dismissing the claims as false and capable of causing public panic. The clarification came in response to publications circulating online, which claimed that the police had confirmed widespread kidney sales among youths in Nyanya, Mararaba, Karu, and neighboring communities.

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