Immigration Confirms Arrest of Fleeing Suspected Notorious Ritual Killer, Obi Obieze at Seme Border

By: Israel Adeleke 

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has confirmed the arrest of Obi Levi Obieze, alias Levi Obu Onyeka, a male individual wanted by the Nigeria Police Enugu State Command.

The service public relations officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.

Akinlabi revealed that Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) stationed at the Badagry-Seme border area have arrested one Obi Levi Obieze, alias Levi Obu Onyeka, wanted by the Nigeria Police for alleged involvement in abduction, kidnapping and ritual killing.

According to reports, 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.

"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 enrollment 

He is currently in custody and his identity has been confirmed through a National Identity Management Commission enrollment slip found in his possession. During initial questioning, he admitted to the alleged crimes.

He further disclosed that "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 ".