The Anambra State Government on Friday arraigned eight pastors accused of operating fraudulently before an Awka High Court.
The defendants were charged with violating the state’s Homeland Security Law, 2025. Operatives of Agunechemba, the state security outfit, led by Special Adviser on Security Ken Emeakayi, brought them to court.
Those arraigned are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution.
The case is part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ongoing crackdown on fake pastors, native doctors and spiritualists linked to criminality. Soludo said last week at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka that several suspects were already in custody and “confessing”.
“The state has commenced an ongoing crackdown on fake pastors who exploit the vulnerable by preaching the gospel of salvation without the cross,” the governor said.