In a shocking development that has stunned residents of Enugu State, federal police operatives have reportedly arrested Kingsley Nebo, a well-known real estate developer and alleged land grabber, in connection with the brutal killing of 25-year-old Sochima Onoh on July 12th, 2025.
Nebo, who operates under the company name Dandatec Real Estate, was said to have confessed on video to orchestrating the murder; admitting that he paid assassins ₦1 million to execute his order.
According to police sources, the suspect’s motive went beyond personal vendetta. Investigations suggest Nebo allegedly planned the killing as part of a wider scheme to ignite a communal clash in the area, a tactic he has allegedly used before to seize and resell lands through ENGIS (Enugu State Geographical Information System).
“He wanted to create chaos; to make the community fight among themselves so he could exploit the confusion to grab land,” a senior police source revealed.
Authorities confirmed that five other accomplices have been captured, while several others remain on the run. The case, which has drawn national attention, is being handled directly by a special squad sent from Abuja under the instruction of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG FID).
Nebo, who reportedly boasted in the past that “all the police in Enugu are in my pocket,” is now being held in custody for intensive interrogation.
The murder of Sochima Onoh had sparked widespread outrage and protests from the local community, with residents demanding justice and the immediate arrest of those responsible. Family sources say the victim will not be buried until justice is served.
“This boy cannot rest in peace until every single one of them pays for what they did,” said a family member during a vigil held in his honor.
Meanwhile, social media has been flooded with angry reactions and calls for a full probe into Nebo’s alleged dealings with local authorities and real estate agencies. Many are demanding that the ENGIS system itself be audited, citing corruption and land-grabbing operations linked to powerful businessmen.
As investigations deepen, all eyes are now on the federal authorities to ensure that the case; unlike so many others, does not disappear quietly.