Immigration Arrests Enugu Native Doctor Wanted For Kidnapping, Ritual Killing
Personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested Obi Levi Obieze, a native doctor from Umuojor village in Isiagu Community, Enugu State, wanted for alleged kidnapping and ritual killing.
Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka, was apprehended at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road in Lagos while attempting to flee the country on a motorcycle.
The Service Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.
He said, “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,” the statement added.
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