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By Myke Agunwa
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed that its personnel have tracked down the wanted ritualist and Enugu state native doctor, Obi Levi Obieze, alias Levi Obu Onyeka, at the Badagry-Seme border.
Recall that villagers busted kidnappers and ritualists’ den at Umuojor in Umumba Ndiagu community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the discovery of two decomposing bodies inside a soak away pit of a native doctor, identified as Levi Obieze, popularly known as Ezeani, or ‘E de play, e de show’.
The discovery was made possible following the kidnapping of a young girl on Monday while accompanying her father to the farm. The young girl was kidnapped after her assailants deceived her father
The service public relations officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, made the disclosure in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja.
He said that the Comptroller General of Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has confirmed the arrest and discussions are on to hand over the kidnapper cum ritualist back to the Nigerian Police Force.
Part of the statement reads, “According to reports, Obi Levi Obieze, a resident of Umuojor village in Isiagu Community, Enugu State, and a known native doctor, is alleged to have been involved in the kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl on 27th May, 2025.
“The victim was reportedly abducted by a group of three men while walking with her father to farm. She was subsequently rescued by the police from a shrine purportedly linked to the suspect, according to a news article published on 28th May, 2025, by a national newspaper.
“Through credible intelligence, Obi Levi Obieze was apprehended by vigilant men of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Border Patrol Command, at Gbaji checkpoint along 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 enrolment slip found in his possession. During 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,” he stated.