Anambra govt shuts Okija Shrine

In response to multiple complaints from Okija residents, the Anambra State government has stepped up its crackdown on criminal activity and fake native doctors by closing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in the Ihiala Local Government Area. 

According to Prince Ken Emeakai, Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, the government took action based on reports from the local community. 

The shrine was allegedly run by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting people super wealth.

“Igboegbueze’s business is illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws,” Emeakai said, adding that properties acquired through the illicit trade have also been sealed.

“All items found in the shrine will undergo forensic examination, and the results will determine further government action,” he added.

Director of Operations for Agunechemba Security Outfit, Chinenye Ihenko, cautioned youths against patronizing fake native doctors and pastors.

“The activities of fake spiritual leaders are fueling a get-rich-quick mentality in the state,” he said.

“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.”

He advised the young people to pursue legal endeavours in order to stay out of trouble with the law.

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