Confusion and outrage continue to escalate in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State following the shocking discovery of multiple decomposing bodies in the home of a notorious native doctor, popularly known as “E dey play E dey show.”
In response to growing public pressure and calls for widespread arrests, native doctors in the area staged a protest to dissociate themselves from the suspect, identified as Ezeani.
The protest, which took place in Umumba Ndiagu, came amid viral videos and social media posts implicating Ezeani in alleged ritual killings, including the burial of victims, some reportedly pregnant, alive.
The videos, which show him spraying money and dancing with a group of men dressed in skull-themed attire, have drawn widespread condemnation.
One Facebook user, Ikechukwu Okorie Ikukufied, expressed alarm over the footage, stating:
“SkuII Gang: Video of Ezeagu native doctor popularly known as ‘E dey play E dey Show’ who buries his victims alive, including pregnant women for ritual purposes.”
“Watch him throwing money with members of his club wearing skuII uniforms while musician sang his praise.”
“The Nigeria Police Force should arrest everyone captured in that video wearing the red cloth with skeleton sign and have them thoroughly investigated.”
In response to such sentiments and growing calls for all native doctors in Ezeagu to be investigated, local traditional medicine practitioners took to the streets in protest.
They distanced themselves from Ezeani, chanting slogans and making public statements to affirm that he is not affiliated with their association.
“Ezeani is not our member; he is not a native doctor,” they said during the demonstration.
“He is part of those involved in money ritual, using human parts for ritual. Native doctors don’t use guns; we are into trado-medicine. Ezeani should leave Ezeagu. Say no to fake native doctor.”
Commenting on the protest, another Facebook user, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, urged further action from authorities:
“A protest by Ezeagu Native Doctors, declaring that the trending Ezeagu native doctor/kidnapper Ezeani is not their member. Barr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah pls arrest all of them for investigation.”
The horror surrounding the case intensified after a 13-year-old girl was rescued from the compound of the suspect, reportedly moments before she was to be used for ritual purposes.
Locals who stormed the property uncovered multiple bodies hidden in a soakaway pit.
“We have caught the killers. They kill people. People’s dead bodies are full inside here. They have killed a lot of people. We just rescued a 13-year-old child who they wanted to use for rituals,” one community member stated in a widely circulated video.
Authorities have since demolished Ezeani’s house, and a manhunt is underway as his current whereabouts remain unknown.
