An Nnewi, Anambra State-based native doctor, John Ezenagu, popularly known as “Mmou Mmili Afulu Anya,” has been arrested and paraded by the state government’s security outfit, Agunechemba, for allegedly going against the Homeland Security Law.
Ezenagu was taken to his house in Nnewi on Friday for a thorough search and to give explanations regarding his operations.
Speaking during the parade, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, said the native doctor allegedly lured young men and women, promising them quick wealth if they bathed in the stream behind his house.
Emeakayi said such acts are against the state’s Homeland Security Law, noting that the native doctor had earlier been cautioned over his activities but continued with the practice.
He said, “After investigations, he would be handed over to the police for further investigation, after which he would face prosecution if found culpable.”
However, while speaking to journalists, Ezenagu apologised for his actions, saying he was ignorant of the law, and pleaded with Governor Soludo, the Anambra State Government, and the people of Anambra State to pardon him, promising not to engage in such acts anymore.
He said he dredged the river and felt he had rights over it, promising that he would never do anything to pollute the river again.
“I have sinned. I appeal to Governor Soludo for forgiveness and promise to turn a new leaf. I vow never to deceive young people in the state again,” he added.
PUNCH Online in January 2025 reported that Governor Soludo had signed the Agunechemba Homeland Security Law 2025, passed by the state House of Assembly.
The law provides a framework for community and citizens’ ownership as well as participation in sustainable security and social re-engineering in the state.
(Punch)
