A fierce battle for the soul of Anambra State is unfolding with the enactment of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, which seeks to crack down on criminal elements masquerading as traditional healers and spiritualists. The law, aimed at curbing ritual killings, money-making charms, and cult-related practices, has stirred debate, with critics arguing it could infringe on religious freedoms.
At the heart of this crackdown is Oke-Ite, an infamous charm reportedly used for wealth rituals that require human body parts. According to reports, the concoction involves bitter herbs, dog meat, human remains, and various mystical elements, fueling a dangerous get-rich-quick mentality among youths. Other ritualistic potions like Uduakomili, Ibobo, and Awale have also been implicated in the rising wave of money rituals and criminal activities in Igboland.
Governor Charles Soludo’s administration has intensified efforts to root out these practices, citing their role in fostering crime, including kidnapping, organ harvesting, and cultism. The government insists the law does not ban traditional worship but seeks to purge charlatans who exploit spiritual beliefs to perpetrate evil.
Anambra’s Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi security initiatives have been mobilized to enforce the law, ensuring that criminal elements do not continue to thrive under the guise of culture and tradition. The government is calling on all stakeholders to support the fight against these destructive practices to restore the Igbo legacy of hard work, integrity, and enterprise.
