Skip to content
The NaijaWide News
News

Anambra Govt arrests popular native doctor “Aka Mmuo”

 

Anambra State Government has arrested a popular Nnewi-based native doctor, De Young Chief Priest — known as “Aka Mmuo Mmiri Afulu Anya”, for alleged illegal practices.

 

Security operatives arrested the suspect on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

 

His arrest followed the crackdown on traditionalists and native doctors suspected of preparing charms for criminals in the state.

 

According to the Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS), the suspect is currently being interrogated by authorities.

 

The government is yet to release full details of the allegations against the native doctor.

Your reaction

How did this story make you feel?

Reader community

Join the conversation

Share a thoughtful response. Submissions may be reviewed before appearing.

0 responses
Conversation closed

Reader responses are closed on older stories.

Loading responsesPlease wait.
Open My News
TheNaijaWide

Ask TheNaijaWide

Have a question about this story? Search TheNaijaWide coverage for the most relevant reports.

Based on your reading

Recommended for you

Stories selected from the topics you spend time reading.

Open My News
Preparing your recommendations

Your reading interests remain private to this browser.

Continue where you stopped

Keep reading

Your unfinished stories from this browser.

View reading history
No unfinished story yet

Articles you begin reading will appear here.

Related Stories

My News