Anambra Court Grants ₦50 Million Bail to Native Doctor Accused of Security Law Violations

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million to an Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, who is facing charges related to violating the state’s Homeland Security Law.

Presiding Judge, Justice Jude Obiora, finalized the bail conditions on Friday, requiring a surety in the same amount and the submission of the title documents for Ezenagu’s residential home. The court ruled that the property would be forfeited to the state if the defendant fails to appear for his trial. Additionally, Justice Obiora placed a strict restriction on Ezenagu, barring him from granting interviews to the press while the judicial proceedings are ongoing.

Ezenagu, widely known as “Muomiri Afuluanya,” was arrested on March 26 by operatives of *Agunechemba*, the Anambra State Government’s community security outfit. Following his arrest, security forces conducted a targeted search of his residence in Nnewi.

State authorities, represented by the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, alleged that the native doctor had been actively encouraging local youths to engage in ritual wealth-acquisition practices. These activities reportedly included ritual bathing in a stream located behind his home, which state officials declared a breach of the state’s Homeland Security Law. Emeakayi noted that Ezenagu had ignored prior official warnings to cease these operations.

The prosecution team is led directly by the Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke. Ezenagu had previously been remanded at the Amawbia Correctional Centre since June 3, following an initial appearance where his defense team sought medical bail, which was opposed by the prosecution until the formal application was decided.

Defense counsel Kingsley Awuka expressed confidence after the proceedings, stating that the defense team finds the bail conditions achievable and remains optimistic about a fair outcome as the trial progresses.