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Arrest of Obi Obieze: Native Doctor Accused of Abduction, Kidnapping, and Ritual Killing

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Obi Obieze, a native doctor known as Obu Onyeka, has been apprehended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road in Lagos. He was attempting to flee the country on a motorcycle after being declared wanted by the police for his alleged involvement in the abduction of a 13-year-old girl. The girl was kidnapped on Tuesday, May 27, by three men while walking to the farm with her father, and was later rescued by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force from a shrine allegedly linked to the suspect.

Key Takeaways:

  • Obi Obieze, also known as Obu Onyeka, has been arrested for alleged involvement in abduction, kidnapping, and ritual killing.
  • The suspect was declared wanted by the police after the kidnap of a 13-year-old girl on Tuesday, May 27.
  • The girl was rescued by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force from a shrine allegedly linked to the suspect.
  • Obieze was attempting to flee the country via land border in Lagos when he was apprehended by the NIS.
  • A National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) enrollment slip was found in possession of the suspect, which confirmed his identity.
  • During preliminary questioning, Obieze reportedly confessed to the crimes.
  • The NIS is working closely with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a seamless handover of the suspect for further investigation and prosecution.
  • The NIS reiterates its commitment to national security and border control, and will continue to support law enforcement agencies in the fight against cross-border crimes.

Statistics:

  • The suspect was arrested at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road in Lagos.
  • The arrest was made on the same spot where the suspect attempted to flee the country on a motorcycle.
  • Three men were involved in the kidnapping of the 13-year-old girl.
  • The girl was kidnapped on Tuesday, May 27.
  • Obieze was found in possession of a NIMC enrollment slip that confirmed his identity.

Sources:

  • NAN (No date mentioned)

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