The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight clerics before a court in Awka over alleged violations of the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law.
The defendants — Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama — were arrested in different locations across Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state.
The case was brought before a court at the state judiciary complex in Awka on Friday, with the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, leading the prosecution on behalf of the government.
According to the Media Adviser to the Governor, Ejimofor Opara, the clerics, whom he described as “fake,” are facing prosecution for allegedly contravening provisions of the recently enacted security law.
The arraignment forms part of the Anambra State Government’s broader campaign against activities it considers threats to public order and security.
The development follows earlier actions by state authorities against suspected promoters of fraudulent wealth schemes. Last year, several native doctors were arrested over allegations of encouraging get-rich-quick practices, with some subsequently convicted while others remain on trial.
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