In 14 days, the Attorney-General of the England and Wales will be deciding if former Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice, will face trial in the UK over allegations of human trafficking/organ harvesting.

Recall that the Ekweremadus who were arraigned before Uxbridge Magistrates Court on Thursday June 23, were denied bail and also remanded in custody until July 7 pending further investigation.

Addressing the court, Damla Ayas, the crown prosecutor, noted that “part of the allegations” against the couple took place in Nigeria.

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Ayas further revealed that the case was “unique” and would require a decision by Sue-Ellen Braverman, the attorney general, on where the trial will be held.