Ezeani Onyeka Levi, widely known as “Ichie Million,” was arrested by immigration officers while attempting to escape Nigeria after a horrifying discovery of multiple bodies buried in soakaway pits in his compound in Umumba Ndiagu, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State. His arrest follows the confessions of his accomplices who were apprehended earlier by locals and vigilantes.
Residents were stunned as videos surfaced showing the mansion of the self-proclaimed native doctor being razed to the ground by enraged community members. Locals say Ezeani used the underground soakaway pits as death chambers, burying victims—some allegedly still alive—during rituals meant to produce wealth-enhancing charms, locally referred to as “okeite.”
Three of Ezeani’s accomplices—Uche Kingsley Agumba, Ilo Nweze Onyedikachi, and Ejike Odinwankpa—were captured and handed over to the police after reportedly revealing details of how they brought human victims to the ritualist. Their chilling admissions included claims that they participated in delivering people to be used in money rituals with the promise of sudden wealth.
During his attempted escape, Ezeani was intercepted at the border by immigration officials following an alert issued by the Enugu State Police Command. He had evaded capture for several days while the story of his atrocities went viral across social media platforms, drawing the attention of national and international observers.
Following the arrest, the Enugu State Government took swift action by demolishing the compound used by the ritualist. Governor Peter Mbah has condemned the incident and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to flushing out criminal elements hiding under cultural or spiritual identities to perpetrate heinous acts.
Public reactions have ranged from outrage to spiritual introspection, with many traditionalists denouncing the defilement of Igbo customs. Cultural leaders insist that individuals like Ezeani are bringing shame to Omenani, the revered traditional value system of the Igbo people, and should face the full wrath of both divine and human justice.
Law enforcement agencies are continuing investigations, and calls have intensified for the federal government to establish stronger punitive laws against ritual killings. Meanwhile, the community is healing and calling on spiritual leaders to cleanse the land and ensure peace returns to the affected areas.
