End Of The Road: Immigration Nabs Notorious Ritual Kingpin Obi Obieze

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has confirmed the arrest of a man identified as Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka, who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command.

Obieze is being sought in connection with serious crimes, including abduction, kidnapping, and ritual killings.

According to reports, Obieze—an alleged native doctor from Umuojor village in Isiagu Community, Enugu State—is suspected of abducting a 13-year-old girl on May 27, 2025. The victim was reportedly kidnapped by three men while accompanying her father to the farm and was later rescued by police from a shrine believed to be associated with the suspect.

A statement released on Thursday by NIS spokesperson ACI AS Akinlabi stated that Obieze was intercepted by operatives of the Lagos State Border Patrol Command at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road while attempting to escape the country on a motorcycle. Authorities confirmed his identity through a National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) slip found on him.

“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to the alleged crimes,” the statement read.

The Nigeria Immigration Service is currently working with the Nigeria Police Force to facilitate the suspect’s handover and subsequent investigation. The agency reiterated its dedication to securing the nation’s borders and ensuring criminals do not evade justice.