Ebuka Onunkwo Gifts Immigration Officer N5m for Nabbing Fleeing Ritualist
An Anambra based industrialist, has commended Mr Ugochukwu Orji, the immigration officer who apprehended the fleeing suspected ritualist at Seme border for his gallantry and refuse to be bribed.
Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the Managing Director of Seahorse Lubricant Limited who received the Orji in his Ihembosi home , Ihiala local Government Area of Anambra gave him a cash reward of N5 million for his effort.
Recall that Orji was instrumental in apprehending fleeing Mr Levi Obieze, Ezeagu based ritualist in Enugu whose house was burnt by a mob following the discovery of alleged ritual activities and underground cells
Onunkwo, a frontline aspirant for the Anambra South Senatorial District bye election said Orji stood for justice at a time money tried to buy his silence.
He expressed delight that there were still men of honour and integrity in Nigeria as exemplified by the immigrant officer who he said stood in the gap when it mattered by displaying courage and outstanding sense of duty..
Onunkwo used the opportunity to call on government and institutions to recognise and honour Nigerians who show exemplary behaviour as a motivation to do more and encouragement for others to do same when the occasion called.
“I urge the Nigerian Immigration Service to look into this case and consider rewarding Ugochukwu officially.
“Let this be an example to others that honesty is not only possible in this country but it also pays, our system must start celebrating people who choose integrity over impunity.
“I call on well-meaning Nigerians, the civil society and the Federal Government to spotlight Ugochukwu’s bravery and use his story as a campaign for ethical leadership and national transformation,” he said
Onunkwo condemned the ritual act and those who participated in it saying they must not be made to escape justice.
Orji was said to have been offered a financial bribe ranging from N3 million to N15 million by the suspect to allow him escape but he refused.
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has earlier commended the Abia born Immigration officer for his exemplary feat.
