Security operatives in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, have arrested Ekene Igboekweze, a well-known traditional priest popularly called Eke Hit.
His arrest follows the enforcement of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, signed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo in January to tackle growing insecurity. The law also aims to curb the activities of fake traditional priests and priestesses, whom authorities blame for escalating criminal activities in the region.
Viral videos circulating on social media show security personnel storming Eke Hit’s residence in Okija community to take him into custody.
Eke Hit gained popularity through social media, where he frequently promoted his spiritual practices, including claims of performing money rituals. One of his Facebook pages boasts over 42,000 followers.
His arrest comes just days after another traditional priest, Chidozie Nwangwu (popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki), was also taken into custody in Anambra State.
