Anambra Native Doctors, Akwa Okuko, Eke Hit And Onye Eze Jesus Arraigned Over Ritual Crimes

Anambra State Government has taken three well-known native doctors to court, including Chidozie Nwangwu, famously known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki.”

The other two are Onyebuchi Okocha, also called “Onye Eze Jesus,” and Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit.”

They all appeared before the Anambra State High Court in Awka around 11:58 am on Friday, April 3, 2025.

After entering their pleas, Justice Jude Obiorah adjourned the case to allow proper service on the defendants.

Their arraignment comes roughly a month after they were arrested and detained for allegedly being involved in money rituals, making charms for suspected criminals, and other similar offences.

They were arrested in February, shortly after Governor Chukwuma Soludo intensified the state’s crackdown on native doctors by signing the Anambra State Homeland Security law.

This led to the creation of two security teams — “Agunechemba” and “Operation Udo-ga-chi.”

Authorities believe the accused native doctors were contributing to the rising insecurity in the state, which has reportedly declined since these new security measures were rolled out.

Members of the Agunechemba security outfit tracked and arrested them at different locations.

However, the arrests have sparked mixed reactions. Some people, especially traditional religious practitioners, believe the government is unfairly targeting their beliefs and practices.

Protests have since erupted, with many calling for a clearer distinction between crime and cultural traditions.

KanyiDaily recalls that in February, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki was taken into custody as authorities investigate claims that he conducts money rituals for his clients.