Alleged fake fleeing native Doctors from Anambra State have now made Imo State their second homes.
This however follows the ongoing crackdown on them by the Anambra State Government
Investigations carried out by Lead revealed that majority of them have taken coverage in Imo and have stopped their practices pending when the ongoing crackdown would be over.
Government of Anambra State has few weeks ago,begun the crackdown on the said native Doctors on the ground that they were not only into rituals but also deceiving youths into various atrocities ranging from stealing, killing amongst other vices ,all in the name of making fast and quick money.
The crackdown started with the arrest and subsequent detention of one of the popular native Doctors,Akwa okuku tiwaraki.
While the said Akwa Okuku was arrested and detained, his Colleagues protested, asking for his immediate release without knowing that the State Government was out to deal and stop such practice in the State.
When it was dawn on the native Doctors that the State Government was indeed out to stop the practice, majority of them ran to the neighbouring State, the Imo State, Lead gathered.
However, Imo is yet to become a safe heaven for them following the recent call by the leadership of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers , seeking identification of all the genuine native Doctors by their Traditional Rulers.
Lead authoritatively gathered that this resolution by Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers was necessitated by the said influx of the alleged fake native Doctors in Imo.
However, by this approach, the the fleeing native Doctors are yet to get comfort in Imo.
Meanwhile, security agencies in both states are said to be collaborating to track individuals suspected of using traditional medicine as a cover for illicit activities.
In a related development, security operatives in Imo State have arrested several fleeing native doctors suspected of fraudulent activities. Reports from Njaba Local Government Area indicate that the arrests took place on March 5, 2025, following surveillance by security personnel.
This is even coming as the State Government has reiterated its stance that the state will not serve as a safe haven for criminals, vowing to root out all unlawful activities.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements within their communities.
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