Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has been implicated in alleged kidnapping, extortion and assault schemes on one Mr. Tochukwu Nzekwe (aka Toshel), a prominent businessman in the state.
Also fingered in the alleged kidnapping plot, extortion and assaults, is one Donald Ekete. He is said to be the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, EKETESON.
Reports have it that the incident happened on the 26th of September, 2024.
According to Mr. Nzekwe, he was called by CP Uzuegbu a day prior to the incident and was assured that the issues surrounding the damaged road and the brutal assault on the truck driver of Toshel Construction would be resolved.
He was also told by Donald Ekete that no further action was needed.
However, what happened next revealed a deeply troubling plot.
Mr. Tochukwu was unaware that he was being tracked by a group of men led by an individual known as “Lion-King,” allegedly identified himself as an officer from the CP’s office, accompanied by three other police officers attached to Mr. Ekete’s security detail.
According to the reports, these men, alongside the police officers, illegally detained Mr. Nzekwe at a hotel where he had been lured under the pretense of a business meeting.
Once there, Mr. Nzekwe was ambushed, and his phone was forcibly seized to prevent him from contacting his lawyers.
He was violently assaulted, handcuffed, and blindfolded, according to the reports.
As his illegal detention escalated, Mr. Nzekwe was swiftly arraigned before Magistrate Chukwuani at about 5:20 pm, with three fully armed police officers present in the courtroom, creating an intimidating atmosphere.
The group, which included among others, a police prosecutor identified as Mr. Ajogwu, proceeded to take disturbing photos and videos of Nzekwe during the hearing.
In a shocking twist, Donald Ekete allegedly demanded a ransom of 28,350,000 million Naira only for Mr. Nzekwe’s release from his unlawful detention saying it’s the money CP said he should collect to make it possible for his release and an account detail (0003075011 Access Bank) was sent through SMS for the payment to be made.
According to the reports, this incident raises serious concerns about corruption and abuse of power, involving both law enforcement officials and local political figures.
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