- Over unauthorised practice
A self-acclaimed native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu aka “Akwa Okuku Tiwara Aki n’Oba,” has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment following his arrest by the Anambra State Government last year.
The High Court sitting in Awka, however, ruled that part of the sentence will run concurrently with the period already spent in custody, effectively leaving him with 11 months to complete his jail term.
According to the ruling, after serving the prison term, he will take up the following activities as ordered by the court:
- He will become an ambassador for youth reorientation.
- His Oba shrine will be destroyed
- He will no longer practise “Okeite” and won’t administer such charms.
- Upon completion of his term, he will make a public statement denouncing “Okeite” and such charm practices
- He will serve his prison term at Awka Correctional Centre.
He was arrested over alleged shady fetish activities linked to dangerous charms prepared for youths for financial boom, among other charges.
The arrest formed part of the State’s crackdown on criminal elements and fraudulent practices impacting the people of Anambra State negatively.
The development underscores the government’s resolve to enforce law and order and to clamp down on activities it considers inimical to public safety.