Recognizing the wanted man from circulated images online, Orji confronted him, despite multiple bribe attempts ranging from ₦3 million to ₦15 million. Orji feigned cooperation to detain the suspect quietly until confirminghis identity with his superior. He then handcuffed the suspect and recovered incriminating voice notes from his phone.
Onunkwo, Chairman/CEO of Seahorse Lubricant Industries Ltd., presented the reward at his residence in Ihembosi, Anambra State, describing the gesture as part of his company’s corporate social responsibility to promote integrity and moral renaissance in Nigeria. He urged the Nigerian Immigration Service to officially recognize Orji’s bravery, emphasizing that honesty should be celebrated and rewarded in the country.
“Nigeria still has men of honour. Ugochukwu stood in the gap when it mattered, choosing to uphold the law in a system where many are tempted to sell their conscience,” Onunkwo said.
