Fresh Twist in Big Ben Kidnap Case as Conspiracy Unfolds
Chukwudi Ndubeze, Awka
A new development has emerged in the disappearance of Benjamin Ezenma, popularly known as “Big Ben,” who has been missing since November 12, 2024.
The latest revelation points to a possible conflict of business interests or betrayal among the Dubai Estate management team.
In a shocking turn of events, the second-in-command to Big Ben at GSS Security Company, Odinankpa Cornel Kachukwu, was arrested on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Kachukwu’s arrest was in connection with allegations that he had been conspiring with the Chairman of Dubai Estate, Mr. Chukwudi, to alter certain documents related to the business and shut Big Ben out.
According to sources, Kachukwu had been living in hiding since December 2024. To apprehend him, security operatives devised a plan to use his mother, Mrs. Odinankpa Nene Regina, as bait.
On Sunday, February 9, operatives disguised as kidnappers stormed Kachukwu’s village home in Iru Nebo, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka local government area of Anambra state, and took his mother away.
Kachukwu was later contacted by the operatives, who instructed him to come and pick up his mother at a designated location.
Unbeknownst to Kachukwu, the operatives had set a trap for him. When he arrived at the location with some of his uncles and two unarmed policemen, the operatives freed his mother and arrested him instead.
Kachukwu’s arrest has significant implications for the case, as it suggests that the circumstances surrounding Big Ben’s disappearance may be more complex than initially thought. The prosecution has reportedly decided to investigate the case further to ensure that the real suspects are brought to justice.
The scheduled arraignment of Ozo Jeff Nweke and two others in connection with Big Ben’s disappearance was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to Kachukwu’s arrest.
Eminent indigenes of Ozo Jeff Nweke’s Ezinano community of Awka, the Anambra state capital city have since unequivocally described the allegations against him as a frame up.
They described Ozo Jeff Nweke as their “illustrious son and a great philanthropist” that cares for the widows and champions the course for the youth empowerment.
The eminent Ezinano people which included professionals of repute have advised security operatives to carry out a diligent investigations into the allegations against Ozo Jeff Nweke in connection with Big Ben’s kidnap case to avoid any “miscarriage of justice.”
As this investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the new developments will impact the case and whether justice will be served for Big Ben and his family.
