The Anambra State government today arraigned eight pastors alleged to be fake before a High Court sitting in Awka.
They were alleged to have violated the state’s Homeland Security Law, 2025.
They were brought before the court by operatives of the state security outfit, Agunechemba, led by Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Ken Emeakayi, reports Daily Independent.
The defendants are: Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, and Ebele Nnachukwu. Others are: Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), is leading the prosecution.
The arraignment comes amid the state government’s ongoing crackdown on individuals it described as fake pastors, native doctors and spiritualists allegedly involved in activities that promote criminality.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo had earlier disclosed that several suspects were in custody as part of the enforcement of the Homeland Security Law.
Speaking recently at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, Soludo had assured government intensified efforts against persons allegedly exploiting the public under the guise of religious activities.
“The state has commenced an ongoing crackdown on fake pastors who exploit the vulnerable by preaching the gospel of salvation without the cross. As I speak now, several of them are already in custody and confessing,” he said.
