This is a sad and heartbreaking story. Chikwado Eze, a young man from Ugbaike in Igbo-Eze North, Enugu State, had big dreams. He had just gotten his visa to travel abroad and wanted to tell his father, Uwakwe Eze, the good news. if you are reading from Phoenix Browser make sure you click on Read Original on the top to read the original version of the Article and Videos involved.
Instead of celebrating, his father suggested they visit a native doctor named Onuwa for a fortification ritual. This ritual was supposed to protect Chikwado and make him successful abroad. Chikwado, trusting his father, agreed.
Onuwa, the native doctor, said Chikwado must be buried alive for one hour and thirty minutes. After this, they would dig him up, and he would be stronger and ready for success.
But after the time passed, they dug Chikwado up, and he was already dead.
The community was in shock and sorrow. The police arrested Uwakwe, Chikwado's father, and the native doctor, Onuwa. Investigations are ongoing to understand more about the incident.