The Anambra State government has arrested a popular Nnewi-based spiritualist known as De Young Chief Priest.
His arrest followed the government’s crackdown on traditionalists and native doctors suspected of preparing charms for criminals.
According to multiple reports on Friday, De Young Chief Priest was arrested by security operatives on Thursday in his office at Nnewi over alleged illegal practices.
It was gathered that the suspect is currently being interrogated by authorities as part of ongoing investigation into alleged spiritual support provided to criminals in the region.
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The government is yet to release full details of the allegations against the native doctor.
First Daily correspondent learnt that the arrest is believed to be connected to the state government’s broader security operation targeting native doctors accused of preparing charms believed to embolden kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal elements.