A young businessman, Chikwado Eze based in Onitsha, Anambra State lost his life in a controversial circumstance as he died while a ritual activity was being performed on him at Inyi, a community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Enugu State.
According to sources, Eze, a native of Ugbaike community, had secured a visa for an overseas business trip and sought fortification from a native doctor to ensure success. The native doctor instructed that Eze be buried alive for one and a half hours as part of the ritual.
On the day of the ritual, Eze, accompanied by his father Uwakwe, was buried in a grave for the specified time. However, when exhumed, instead of being fortified, Eze was weak and drenched in sweat. Despite the native doctor’s attempts to revive him with incantations, Eze remained unresponsive and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Both the father and the native doctor have been arrested by the police for interrogation. Uwakwe, previously ostracized by the Ugbaike community for involvement in dangerous charms, denied forcing his son into the ritual, stating that Eze had already prepared everything before inviting him.
Meanwhile, Enugu State Police Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding Chikwado’s death and will ensure that justice is served, the state command’s police spokesperson said.
