High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, popularly known as Ezeani, Ichie Billion, and E Dey Play, E Dey Show, has been arrested in connection with a series of shocking r!tual k!llings in Umumba, Ezeagu Local Government Area.

The arrest follows a successful rescue operation on May 27, 2025, during which police operatives, working with Neighbourhood Watch personnel and community members, rescued a 13-year-old girl allegedly kidnapped for ritual purposes. Two decomposing bodies—a male and a female—were also discovered buried in a concrete-sealed soakaway pit within the suspect’s compound.

Since his arrest, Ezeani has reportedly begun cooperating with police, making confessional statements and naming several members of a cult group operating in Ezeagu. Investigators say he has provided the names and contact details of his accomplices, aiding efforts to dismantle the network.

Authorities believe the victims found in the soakaway were buried alive as part of ritual practices allegedly carried out for spiritual and financial purposes, including the notorious “okeite” ritual.

In response to the horrific revelations, the Enugu State Government has demolished buildings and shrines owned by the suspect, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on ritual killings and criminal occultism.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, who visited the crime scene, commended the joint effort of security forces and locals, and directed intensified manhunts for all named accomplices.

The rescued teenager is currently receiving medical treatment and trauma counseling.

Enugu State Police say investigations are ongoing and more arrests are expected in the coming days.