Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
A famous Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly called “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” has been arrested by security operatives of Anambra State’s Agunechemba.
Ikengaonline learned that the arrest followed allegations that he prepares charms for kidnappers who masquerade as Yahoo boys in terrorizing the state.
According to a post on Soludo TV, Akwa Okuko was arrested on Saturday evening in Oba, Idemili South, Anambra State.
The post stated that he is being detained by security operatives for further investigation.
“Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki n’Oba denies Okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the security agency,” the post read.
Anambra state government enacted a Homeland Security Law earlier this year. The new law imposes strict penalties on native doctors who prepare or administer charms, including the infamous ‘Odeshi,’ ‘Okeite,’ and ‘Mkpu Egbe.’
Offenders now face six years in prison, a N20 million fine, or both under the newly established law.
Meanwhile, Akwa Okuko was kidnapped in 2023 at his Triple P Hotel in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, but was released after reportedly paying an undisclosed amount of money as ransom.
