Immigration Officers Apprehend Notorious Enugu Ritualist Attempting to Flee Nigeria

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, has confirmed the arrest of Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka, a suspected kidnapper and ritualist.

Obieze had been declared wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for his alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings.

Obieze, a resident of Umuojor village in Isiagu Community, Enugu State, and a known native doctor, was allegedly involved in the abduction of a 13-year-old girl earlier in the week. The victim was reportedly kidnapped by three men while accompanying her father to the farm. She was later rescued from a shrine allegedly linked to Obieze by police operatives.

A statement issued on Thursday by the Nigeria Immigration Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, confirmed that Obieze was arrested at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road while attempting to flee the country on a motorcycle.

“He is currently in custody and his identity has been confirmed through a National Identity Management Commission enrollment slip found in his possession. During the initial questioning, he admitted to the alleged crimes.

“The Nigeria Immigration Service is collaborating with the Nigeria Police Force for the suspect’s handover and further investigation while reaffirming its commitment to Border Security”, the statement added.