Enugu to prosecute arrested suspected ritualist, Obieze

The Enugu State Government has said arrested suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi-Levi Obieze, will face the full weight of the law.

The government also commended the vigilance of the officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service who apprehended Mr Obieze along Badagry-Seme Road.

This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday in Enugu.

Mr Onyia disclosed that the suspect’s mansions at his Umumba Ndiagu in Ezeagu Council Area of the state was demolished by the authorities on Tuesday.

He noted that the action was in line with extant laws of Enugu State regarding property linked to kidnapping.

Mr Onyia stated, “The Enugu State Government received with delight the news of the arrest of the fugitive suspected kidnap kingpin and ritualist, Levi Obieze, by the officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service. This arrest has further strengthened our hands in our bid to ensure that justice is served on all the persons involved in the gory incidents of abduction, kidnapping, and ritual killings linked to the suspect. As usual, the Enugu State Government has already demolished the property in his country home on Tuesday, May 27, in line with Section 315 (Second Amendment) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 30, Laws of Enugu State,’’

Mr Onyia commended the vigilance of the community members, civilian and security operatives in the state for bursting the crime, saying it would not condone the acts of criminality under any guise.

“This administration will not condone any form of criminality in our communities under any guise. Therefore, this is also a call on community leaders, traditional rulers, Presidents-General of Town Unions, Neighbourhood Watch, among others, to be watchful and report such persons to government and security agencies. Those who cover up for such criminals will also be treated as accomplices,” he said.