The disappearance of Mr. Benjamin “Big Ben” Ezenma, a top Real estate developer and businessman in Anambra state has sparked widespread concern.
After DSS Investigation, sources claimed that Big Ben was last seen after attending a scheduled meeting with Mr. Jeff Nweke, an influential Awka indigene, in a bid to resolve an ongoing land dispute. Mr. Nweke’s interest in the land led to a dispute, prompting Big Ben to engage in dialogue to find an amicable resolution. The meeting occurred at Mr. Nweke’s office at Mango and Lion Office, Awka, and since then, Big Ben has not been seen or heard from. His family, friends, and business associates remain deeply concerned about his well-being.
The Anambra State Ministry of Justice after all evidence and investigation by DSS has charged the three suspects for kidnap, Conspiracy and Felony at the High Court Awka, Charge No: AWK/6C/2025, has named three defendants: Jeff Nweke, Tochukwu Nwosu, and David Chukwunonso. Surprisingly, the three defendants are still at large.
On February 11, 2025, the case was scheduled for its first hearing at Awka High Court 1, but due to the court not sitting, it was adjourned to February 20, 2025. However, a glaring issue arose—Mr. Jeff Nweke and his security officer, David Chukwunonso, failed to appear in court. They have also evaded arrest despite an existing charge sheet filed by the State. Their absence raises critical questions:
Why have the key defendants refused to submit themselves to the law?
What is the reason behind their deliberate avoidance of court proceedings?
If they are innocent, why attempt to shift focus through misleading accusations instead of cooperating with the investigation?
Instead of facing justice, where Anambra state government have charged Jeff and his accomplice for conspiracy to commit felony and kidnapping which are contrary to Section 495(a) and Section 315(2) respectively of the Criminal Code Cap 36 Revised Laws of Anambra State 1991, Jeff Nweke and his associates use social media to twist the narrative, painting him as a philanthropist while evading the law. Justice belongs in the courtroom, not in manipulated online debates.
Big Ben’s disappearance is too serious for distractions. The public, security agencies, and key stakeholders must remain focused on finding Big Ben and ensuring those responsible are held accountable.
Source: Anambra Diary
