The arrest comes amid an ongoing campaign by the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who has repeatedly vowed to dismantle networks of native doctors allegedly aiding criminal gangs through ritual practices and spiritual fortification
A crackdown by the Anambra State government on traditionalists and native doctors suspected of preparing charms for criminals has intensified following the arrest of a popular Nnewi-based spiritualist known as De Young Chief Priest.
The arrest comes amid an ongoing campaign by the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who has repeatedly vowed to dismantle networks of native doctors allegedly aiding criminal gangs through ritual practices and spiritual fortification.
Security operatives reportedly arrested the native doctor, popularly known as “De Young Chief Priest,” whose traditional title is “Aka Mmuo Mmiri Afulu Anya,” on Thursday in his office at Nnewi over alleged illegal practices.
Sources said the suspect, who operates in Nnewi in Anambra State, is currently being interrogated by authorities as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged spiritual support provided to criminals in the region.
Although officials have yet to release full details of the allegations, the arrest is believed to be connected to the state government’s broader security operation targeting native doctors accused of preparing charms believed to embolden kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal elements.
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