The Federal Police have arrested Mr. Kingsley Nebo, an Enugu-based real estate developer and owner of Dandatec Real Estate, for allegedly masterminding the killing of 25-year-old Sochima Onoh on July 12, 2025, in Enugu State.

According to police sources, Nebo was captured alongside five accomplices, while several others are still on the run. The operation was conducted by a special squad from Abuja, deployed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), following mounting pressure from community members who alleged that local law enforcement had been compromised.

In a video confession, Nebo admitted to paying ₦1 million to the killers who executed the murder. Investigators believe the crime was part of a broader plan to provoke communal violence, providing cover for Nebo to manipulate land ownership records through the Enugu State Geographical Information System (ENGIS) — a method he allegedly used in past land disputes to seize property.

Local residents and community leaders expressed relief and gratitude following his arrest, describing the development as “a long-overdue step toward justice” and a signal that impunity around land-related killings in Enugu will no longer be tolerated.

Authorities have confirmed that Nebo and his accomplices are in federal custody in Abuja, and will face prosecution once investigations conclude. Police also urged members of the public to report information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects.