Enugu state govt orders demolition of building used for kidnapping, organ harvesting, ritual murder

• 13-year-old girl rescued
• Prime suspect flees, accomplice arrested by police

By Chris Anucha

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah, has ordered the demolition of building belonging to a fleeing native doctor, used for kidnappings, organ harvesting and ritual-related killings. The native doctor’s name was given as “Ezeani”.

However, his accomplice was not that lucky, as he is presently cooling his heels in the net of the Nigeria Police, helping them in their investigation.

During the operation which lasted for several hours, detectives were said to have discovered bodies, including that of a pregnant woman, buried in his compound, while a 13-year-old girl was rescued from the native doctor’s compound.

A Press statement released yesterday, May 28, 2025 and signed by Enugu State Police Command Spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, a Superintendent of Police (SP) said efforts are in top gear to arrest the prime suspect. The statement said:

“Police operatives of the Enugu State Command, attached to the Umumba Division, in the early hours of May 27, 2025, at about 3:15 a.m., in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch personnel and vigilant community members, successfully rescued a 13-year-old girl (name withheld), allegedly kidnapped for ritual murder, at Umuojor village in Ishiagu community of Ezeagu Local Government Area.

“The operation also led to the arrest of three male suspects connected to the crime, namely: Uche Kingsley Agumba, aged 33; Ilo Nweze Onyedikachi, aged 36; and Ejike Odinwankpa, aged 38.

“The prime suspect, identified as High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu nicknamed “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show,” a native doctor and prominent member of the community, fled the scene and is currently at large.

“During the rescue, two decomposing bodies, one male and one female, were discovered buried in a concrete-sealed pit within an uncompleted building, owned and used as a shrine, and heinous criminal activities by the fleeing prime suspect.

“Investigations reveal that the deceased victims were recently murdered and buried in the pit by the suspects for ritual purposes, and the rescued child was moments away from suffering the same fate before the timely intervention.

“In line with its laws, the Enugu State Government has demolished the buildings owned by the fleeing prime suspect and used for the criminal enterprise.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, who promptly visited the crime scene, has commended the efforts of the police operatives, local security groups, and community members, whose collaboration ensured the success of the operation.

“He has also directed the Command’s Tactical Squads, as well as Investigation and Intelligence Units, to intensify efforts in tracking down the fleeing suspect and other accomplices still at large, with a firm resolve to ensure justice is served.”