The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors arrested in Onitsha, Awka and other areas at the state judiciary complex, Awka, for violating 2025 security law.
The Pastors arraigned on Friday are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
Mr Ejimofor Opara, a Media Adviser to the Anambra State Governor, said the clerics who he described as “fake pastors”, violated the 2025 Homeland Security Law.
The law which came into effect in February 2025 frowns at certain forms of religious practices that are deemed inimical to the public, especially as it pertains to wealth creation.
Last year, some native doctors who were promoting get-rich-quick practices were also arrested. While some has been prosecuted and jailed, others are still undergoing trial.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution against the suspects.
