{"id":151186,"date":"2025-02-18T08:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/anambra-govt-confirms-detention-of-three-native-doctors-seal-off-fake-church"},"modified":"2025-02-20T17:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:08:30","slug":"anambra-govt-confirms-detention-of-three-native-doctors-seal-off-fake-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/anambra-govt-confirms-detention-of-three-native-doctors-seal-off-fake-church","title":{"rendered":"Anambra govt confirms detention of three native doctors, seal off fake church"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Anambra State Government has confirmed the detention of three native doctors suspected of engaging in diabolic activities, including get-rich-quick schemes linked to a charm known as Okeite.<\/p>\n<p>This move is part of the state\u2019s efforts to rid itself of criminal elements, in line with the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025.<\/p>\n<p>News of the detention is contained in a press release made available to DAILY POST by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor.<\/p>\n<p>Mefor, who was reporting proceedings of the Anambra State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, said the council pledged to thoroughly investigate the native doctors, and those found guilty will face the full force of the law.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cThe state government is documenting practitioners of traditional medicine but not registering or granting them practice certificates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>DAILY POST investigation showed that three native doctors have so far been arrested.<\/p>\n<p>They include Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, from Oba, one Eke Hit from Okija and Onyebuchi Okocha known as Onyeze Jesus, from Nkpor.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Anambra State Government has sealed a popular church, \u201cChildren of the Light Anointing Ministry,\u201d run by Pastor Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as \u201cOnye Eze Jesus,\u201d over alleged involvement in the controversial \u201cOke-ite\u201d traditional practice.<\/p>\n<p>Located in Amafor village, Nkpor, in the Idemili North Local Government Area, the church was sealed by operatives of the state security outfit, \u201cAgunechemba,\u201d during their Sunday visit.<\/p>\n<p>Various substances, containers, and other items were found on the premises, as disclosed in a post on the Anambra State government\u2019s X handle.<\/p>\n<p>This development marks the third high-profile crackdown on \u201cquick rich\u201d spiritualists in Anambra, following the arrests of popular native doctors and individuals engaged in \u201cOke-ite\u201d practices.<\/p>\n<p>The state authorities have also sealed some shrines for engaging in such activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOke Ite\u201d is a concoction made from human parts, animals, and herbs mixed in a mud pot, used for money rituals.<\/p>\n<p>The state authorities have identified it as a fraudulent scheme used by get-rich-quick spiritualists to deceive unsuspecting victims.<\/p>\n<p>Ken Emeakayi, Special Adviser to the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Community Security, announced the church\u2019s closure while leading members of \u201cOperation Udo Ga-Achi\u201d to the site.<\/p>\n<p>Emeakayi stated that the action was taken in response to public complaints and a video where the pastor allegedly admitted to practicing \u201cOke Ite\u201d and other dubious rituals.<\/p>\n<p>According to Emeakayi, \u201cThe state government will conduct forensic tests on liquid substances found at the ministry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the state government does not oppose any religious practice, it will not tolerate those that promote a \u2018get-rich-quick\u2019 mentality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, forensic experts will analyze samples from River Bethsaida, where the spiritualist is said to conduct baths for individuals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe investigation aims to determine potential health hazards associated with the practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Anambra State government remains committed to curbing fraudulent religious and ritualistic practices in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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