June 5, 2026
Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors arrested across Onitsha, Awka and other parts of the state over alleged violations of the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law.
The clerics were brought before a court at the state judiciary complex in Awka on Friday.
The defendants are Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, is leading the prosecution on behalf of the government.
