By Aghahowa Esoheosa
Suspects on the Loose:community Gripped by Fear.
Three notorious juju men, Chidozie Nwangwu, Onyebuchi Okocha, and Ekene Igboezekwe, were arrested and arraigned in court for allegedly peddling supernatural powers and charms victims. The suspects, who operated brazenly on social media, were apprehended by the Agunechemba security outfit amid efforts to tackle the state’s rampant crime issues.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, with 18 suspected pastors, profiled by the juju men, fleeing their residences in fear. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has vowed to rid the state of these fraudulent practices, saying, “Bad people have entered our land. They are not invisible like the air; they are human beings, and we know them. If you see any of them, just draw our attention to them.”
The governor’s words underscore the desperation of the situation, where ordinary citizens are being exploited by these charlatans. As the case unfolds, many are left wondering how these juju men operated with such impunity and what drove people to seek their services.
The court’s decision to remand the defendants pending trial has brought a glimmer of hope to the community, eager to see justice served and the crime wave curbed.
