The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight individuals accused of posing as pastors as part of its ongoing campaign against alleged spiritual fraud and criminal activities in the state.
The defendants were brought before the Anambra State High Court on Friday, June 5, 2026, over alleged violations of the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025. The action forms part of the state government's efforts to tackle insecurity, internet fraud, ritual-related offences, and other crimes believed to be carried out under the cover of religious and spiritual practices.
Those arraigned were identified as Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The prosecution is being handled by the Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN).
The court action is the latest step in the enforcement of the Homeland Security Law, a legislation introduced to address kidnapping, ritual practices linked to crime, cyber fraud, and other security concerns within the state.
State authorities have repeatedly maintained that some individuals operating as pastors, native doctors, and spiritualists allegedly deceive members of the public while offering services that they claim provide protection or support for criminal activities.
The government believes such practices contribute to insecurity and criminal operations across the state.
Officials say the enforcement exercise is aimed at dismantling networks that allegedly exploit religion and spirituality to carry out unlawful activities.
The government has also insisted that the campaign is designed to protect residents from deception and criminal exploitation.
Since the introduction of the law, authorities have carried out a series of arrests and investigations involving self-acclaimed spiritual practitioners.
Several suspects have reportedly faced prosecution, while some have already been convicted for offences ranging from obtaining money under false pretences to making alleged false supernatural claims.
The eight defendants are expected to continue facing trial under the provisions of the Homeland Security Law as the state government pushes ahead with its security and anti-crime enforcement programme.
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