Native doctor facing trial for ritual practices gets N50 million bail (opens original article in a new tab)

A native doctor in Anambra State was granted N50 million bail for alleged ritual practices under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, which prohibits supernatural wealth accumulation and ritual activities with severe penalties. The court required a residence title deposit as surety and restricted press interviews. The law, initiated by Governor Charles Soludo, aims to combat insecurity by targeting fake native doctors and spiritualists, with previous convictions and arrests under the legislation.

• Native doctor Johnpaul Ezenagu granted N50 million bail for alleged ritual practices
• Court ordered deposit of residence title document as surety and restricted press interviews
• Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025 bans supernatural wealth accumulation and ritual practices with penalties of 6 years or N20 million
• Governor Charles Soludo's administration has cracked down on fake native doctors and spiritualists since the law's enactment
• Five-count charges include propagation of wealth through supernatural means and misleading public about supernatural powers