The Anambra State government has sealed a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area, allegedly operated by self-proclaimed native doctor Ekene Igboegbueze for wealth-generating rituals.
Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakai, who led the security operation, revealed that the shrine was shut down following multiple complaints from residents and a viral video in which Igboegbueze claimed to perform Oke Ite, Yahoo Plus, and Awele rituals—practices deemed illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws.
In addition to sealing the shrine, the government has confiscated all properties linked to the suspect, pending forensic examination of the items recovered.
Director of Operations at Agunechemba Security Outfit, Chinenye Ihenko, condemned the rise of fake native doctors and pastors exploiting people’s desperation for wealth.
He warned youths against engaging in fraudulent spiritual practices, emphasizing the dangers of the get-rich-quick mentality.
