Eight suspected fake pastors arrested in parts of Anambra State have been arraigned before the State High Court sitting in Awka over alleged violations of the 2025 Homeland Security Law recently passed by the state House of Assembly.
The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma, and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
Most of the suspects were arrested in Onitsha and Awka, while others were picked up in different parts of the state during enforcement operations.
They were brought before the court on Friday by operatives of the state security outfit, Agunechemba, led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Homeland Security, Prince Ken Emeakayi.
The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), is leading the prosecution.
The Homeland Security Law 2025 reportedly prohibits certain religious practices considered to promote false or misleading claims, including those linked to get-rich-quick preaching.
Authorities say the suspects are being prosecuted for alleged violations of the law.
Last year, some native doctors accused of promoting similar practices were also arrested, with one already convicted and jailed, while others remain in detention.
