A High Court in Anambra State has convicted and sentenced controversial spiritual leader and self-acclaimed prophet, Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onye Eze Jesus, to six years imprisonment and a fine of N20 million for offences bordering on the violation of the Anambra Homeland Security Law.
The judgment marks another significant development in the Anambra State Government’s ongoing campaign against alleged ritual practices, fraudulent spiritual activities and the use of charms believed to facilitate crimes such as kidnapping and internet fraud.
Delivering judgment, Justice Jude Obiora held that individuals who claim to possess supernatural powers capable of making people wealthy through prohibited practices, or who prepare charms outlawed under the Anambra Homeland Security Law, are liable to imprisonment and financial penalties.
The court subsequently found Onye Eze Jesus guilty under the provisions of the law enacted to curb activities considered a threat to public safety and security.
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His prosecution stemmed from the Anambra State Government’s security crackdown launched in February 2025, during which several high-profile native doctors and spiritualists were arrested over allegations of promoting ritual practices, preparing criminal charms and making claims capable of encouraging unlawful activities.
The operation formed part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s broader security initiative aimed at dismantling criminal networks and restoring public confidence in the state.
The conviction is expected to further reinforce the government’s determination to enforce the Homeland Security Law, which prescribes stiff sanctions for individuals found promoting or facilitating criminal activities through spiritual or ritual claims.
Authorities maintain that the crackdown is intended to protect residents, discourage fraudulent religious and traditional practices, and strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across Anambra State.
