Notorious Enugu Native Doctor, “Ezeani”, Nabbed While Fleeing Nigeria After Shocking Ritual Discovery

 

A wave of relief swept through communities in Enugu State following the dramatic arrest of a controversial native doctor, High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu—widely known by the aliases “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show.” The apprehension of the self-styled spiritualist, who had been on the run for days, came as a result of a coordinated effort by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Obu was intercepted at a land border while allegedly attempting to escape the country.

The once-revered herbalist and spiritual consultant is now at the center of a harrowing criminal investigation, following the shocking discovery of multiple human remains on his property in Unojo, Umumba Ndi-Agu, located in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Among the bodies unearthed was that of a heavily pregnant woman, a revelation that has shaken residents and reverberated far beyond the local government area.

His compound, often visited by people seeking spiritual intervention, turned into a gruesome crime scene after authorities discovered shallow graves within its premises. The breakthrough came after a missing person alert led local security operatives to investigate the area, prompting a full-scale search that exposed the horrific evidence buried beneath the surface.

To the horror of investigators, not all was lifeless at the scene. A 13-year-old girl was discovered alive, though traumatized, among the ruins of what authorities are now calling a "house of death." Her rescue has become the silver lining in an otherwise dark chapter, sparking widespread calls for deeper investigations into the reach and clientele of the suspect’s spiritual practices.

Eyewitness accounts describe Obu as a flamboyant and influential figure who frequently boasted about his powers and connections. Known for his catchy nickname “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show,” he cultivated a reputation not just in Enugu but across southeastern Nigeria, often hosting grand ceremonies and appearing in promotional videos for his herbal products and rituals.

The fugitive status was issued shortly after the grim discovery, prompting a nationwide alert. Security agencies were instructed to monitor all entry and exit points from the country. It was this heightened security that led to his capture. Immigration officers, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted him during what appeared to be a last-ditch attempt to cross a land border into a neighboring country.

A now-viral image of Obu in handcuffs, clad in his once-iconic native attire, has been circulating widely across social media platforms, further fanning the flames of public outcry. Commenters across the internet have expressed a mix of shock, rage, and disbelief, particularly from former clients and community members who once held him in high regard.

Authorities have confirmed that Obu will be handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for further interrogation and prosecution. Investigations are ongoing, with law enforcement now probing potential accomplices, enablers, and any broader ritualistic networks that may be tied to his operations.

The arrest has intensified conversations around ritual killings in Nigeria, a recurring menace that continues to haunt communities. Human rights organizations are now calling for a sweeping crackdown on spiritual charlatans who use religion and native traditions as cover for heinous crimes.

Meanwhile, the young girl rescued from the compound is said to be receiving medical care and psychological support, with social welfare officers involved in her recovery process. Her survival may provide critical eyewitness testimony that could help prosecutors build a formidable case against the accused.

High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu's fall from grace marks a turning point in what is expected to be one of the most closely-watched criminal trials in recent times. As the legal process unfolds, the people of Enugu—and indeed, the entire nation—are watching, hopeful that justice will be served not just for the dead, but for the living victims of a brutal and sinister underworld masquerading as spiritual salvation.