Key Points

• A native doctor buried victims alive in a ritual sewage pit.

• A 13-year-old girl was rescued, exposing the ritual site.

• Enugu government demolished the native doctor’s buildings.

There was widespread outrage in Enugu State after a native doctor allegedly buried people alive in a sewage pit for ritual purposes.

The incident took place in Umumba Ndiagu, a community in Ezeagu Local Government Area.

The suspect, Onyeka Obu—also known as Ozo Ezeani or “E dey play, E dey show”—was exposed after local vigilante operatives rescued a 13-year-old girl.

Two boys working for him had abducted her. In a video clip, the girl described how they pushed her into the sewage pit at the doctor’s construction site.

Residents said the girl’s cries led vigilantes directly to the pit, where they found multiple dead bodies. Among them was a pregnant woman.

This discovery sparked public outrage. Furious youths then burned down Ezeani’s home and vehicles.

Police find dead bodies in sewage pit at ritualist’s home

Video clips on social media showed gruesome images of decomposing bodies in the pit. Locals said the pit stood at the site of a building under construction, right next to Ezeani’s residence.

Witnesses said the vigilante group forced their way into the compound after the doctor tried to mislead them and block their entry.

Once inside, they heard the girl’s screams. They found her alive but clearly traumatized. Flashlights then revealed several corpses in the sewage tank.

A vigilante leader said the native doctor and his boys belonged to a secret cult called the “White Club Kingdom.” However, they often presented themselves as harmless spiritual healers.

Enugu government demolishes compound linked to ritual killings

On Tuesday, Ezeagu Local Government Chairperson Vitalis Ndu visited the site. He reported the incident to the Enugu State Government. In response, officials demolished the native doctor’s buildings.

Josh Ejeh, an aide to Governor Peter Mbah, confirmed the demolition on social media. He posted footage online and declared, “No room for kidnappers and ritualists in Enugu.”

He added that the demolition follows the Criminal Code Law of Enugu State.

Although the police have not made an official statement, local native doctors reportedly disowned Ezeani. They insist he was never part of their group.