The Enugu State Police Command has rescued a 13-year-old girl from suspected ritual killers and arrested three male suspects in a coordinated early morning operation carried out on May 27, 2025, at Umuojor village, Ishiagu, in Ezeagu Local Government Area.
The suspects—Uche Kingsley Agumba (33), Ilo Nweze Onyedikachi (36), and Ejike Odinwankpa (38)—were apprehended through a joint effort involving officers from the Umumba Police Division, local Neighbourhood Watch operatives, and community members.
The prime suspect, a native doctor identified as High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, also known as “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show”, is currently on the run. He is believed to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping and ritual killings.
During the rescue operation, police discovered two decomposing bodies, one male and one female, buried in a concrete-sealed pit inside an uncompleted building used as a shrine by the fleeing suspect. Investigations indicate the deceased were recent victims of ritual murder, and the rescued girl was moments away from becoming the next victim.
Following the discovery, the Enugu State Government swiftly demolished the shrine and other buildings owned by the fugitive, which were allegedly used for criminal activities.
Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, who visited the crime scene, commended the swift action and synergy between law enforcement and the local community. He has ordered the Command’s Tactical Squads and Intelligence Units to intensify the manhunt for the fleeing native doctor and any other accomplices.
The Enugu State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring the safety of all residents.