The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo has intensified his efforts to crackdown on fake native doctors towards eliminating criminal activities in the State. This is even as the Governor has ordered the sealing of a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area.
According to sources, the shrine was shut down following numerous complaints from Okija residents. They alleged that the operator of the shrine, Ekene Igboegbueze, was promising unsuspecting individuals super wealth.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor Soludo on Community Security, Prince Ken Emeakai. He stated that the State Government sealed the shrine based on reports from the local community.
“Igboegbueze’s business is illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws,” Emeakai said.
The SA to the Governor also added that property acquired by Igboegbueze through the illicit trade have also been sealed.
He said, “All items found in the shrine will undergo forensic examination. And the results will determine further government action.”
This is even as the Director of Operations for Agunechemba Security Outfit, Chinenye Ihenko, cautioned youths against patronizing fake native doctors and pastors.
He said, “The activities of fake spiritual leaders are fueling a get-rich-quick mentality in the state.”
“Our mandate is to sanitize Anambra, and we are committed to that. Anything contributing to the desecration of the State or aiding criminal activities will be eradicated. That, we can assure the people.”
Ihenko, therefore, urged the youth to engage in legitimate ventures to avoid falling foul of the law.
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