Popular Anambra Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Sentenced To Two Years Jail Term

Awka, Anambra State – March 2, 2026

A popular Anambra native doctor, , widely known as Akwa Okuko, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges brought against him by the .

Ndem Kalu reports that the high-profile native doctor, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and ostentatious display of wealth, admitted to administering “Okeite” charms to individuals seeking the accumulation of wealth through unlawful means. The plea was entered under a plea bargain arrangement aimed at securing a reduced sentence.

He was convicted by at the sitting in . The judgment is being regarded as a major milestone in the state’s ongoing crackdown on superstition-linked crimes and organized criminal activities.
The court’s decision also ordered the destruction of the shrine where the convicted native doctor allegedly produced charms for his clients. Authorities say the move is part of broader efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating under the guise of traditional practices.

Akwa Okuko was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of the on allegations of aiding and abetting kidnapping and engaging in money ritual activities. His guilty plea and subsequent conviction are seen as a significant victory for the state government in its campaign to combat criminality and promote a more rational and law-abiding society.

Government officials maintain that the prosecution sends a strong message that unlawful activities disguised as cultural or spiritual practices will not be tolerated in Anambra State.