APGA senatorial aspirant, Ebuka Onunkwo, gifts Immigration Officer N5m for arresting Enugu ritualist

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By Madu Obi

A senatorial aspirant for the Anambra South senatorial by- election on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, has hosted the Immigration Officer, Prince Ugochukwu Orji, who arrested the fleeing suspected ritualist from Enugu State at his residence in Ihembosi, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State, during which he gifted him N 5 million.

Describing the officer's action as a powerful display of integrity, Onunkwo, who is the Chairman/CEO of Seahorse Lubricant Industries Ltd, said the gift to the Abia State born Immigration officer was part of his company's social corporate responsibility and encouragement for moral renaissance in the society.

Ugochukwu Orji, who was serving at the Nigeria - Benin Republic border, had resisted series of bribes that eventually rose to ₦15 million offered by the now-apprehended suspected killer in a desperate bid to escape justice.

“Nigeria still has men of honour. Ugochukwu Orji stood in the gap when it mattered. In a system where many are tempted to sell their conscience, he chose to uphold the law.

Seahorse is giving him ₦5 million not just to appreciate his bravery, but to encourage a culture of truth and accountability in our nation", Onunkwo said.

He called on the Nigerian government and the Immigration Service to recognize and reward Ugochukwu Orji with a well-deserved promotion, noting that such commendable action needs to be encouraged.

“I urge the Nigerian Immigration Service to look into this case and consider rewarding Ugochukwu Orji officially. Let this be an example to others - that honesty is not only possible in this country, but that it also pays. Our system must start celebrating people who choose integrity over impunity,” he said.

He also called on well-meaning Nigerians and civil society organizations, to spotlight his bravery and use his story as a campaign for ethical leadership and national transformation.

Narrating what transpired on the fateful day, Orji recounted how he was on duty when the suspect, Mr. Levi Obieze (alias Ezeani, E dey play E dey play) a man allegedly wanted for serial ritual killings, passed by on a motorcycle.

He said that something about his face struck a chord, and without delay, he trailed him discreetly to the next checkpoint.

“I stopped him and confronted him with his photo. He denied at first, saying it was his brother. But I insisted.

He then tried to bribe me - ₦3 million… then ₦7 million… ₦10 million… eventually ₦15 million, with his wife promising to send the money. I pretended to cooperate just to detain him without raising alarm.

When I confirmed from my superior that he was indeed the wanted man, I handcuffed him and recovered voice notes from his phone that revealed attempts to erase his tracks.” Orji said.