By Deborah Nnamdi
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced that all confiscated ‘Okite’ boxes, which are allegedly used by native doctors, will undergo forensic analysis. He issued a stern warning that if any traces of human blood were discovered, the owners would face harsh penalties.
In a statement made in Awka, the governor condemned the involvement of fraudulent native doctors in criminal activities, highlighting that thousands of Nigerian youths are suffering in prisons around the world due to their influence.
Currently, around 30 suspected native doctors and pastors are under investigation as part of the state government’s efforts to restore order. Following the crackdown, many native doctors have fled the state, and those who relied on their rituals are concerned that their charms may lose their potency with the detention of their creators.
“Many Okite are now in our custody, and the only thing that can save their owners is if forensic tests show no traces of human blood,” Soludo stated.
“They made Okite for these youths, assuring them they could pass security checkpoints undetected with hard drugs. But once caught, they end up in jail worldwide. When that failed, they turned to cyber fraud, and when that too failed, they became kidnappers in search of easy money,” he added.
Soludo reaffirmed his commitment to sanitizing Anambra State, emphasizing that security has significantly improved in areas previously controlled by non-state actors.
Additionally, he revealed the arrest of a native doctor from northern Nigeria, who allegedly fortified security operatives. The suspect will be interrogated to disclose his clients.
The governor assured residents that his administration will continue its fight against crime, ensuring that law and order prevail in Anambra State.
