WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The newly enacted Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025 prescribes a six-year jail term and/or a N20 million fine for any person who administers charms to others for the “accumulation of wealth by supernatural means” or the commission of an offense, among other provisions. This law, passed in early 2025, is seen as Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s effort to safeguard the people of Anambra and create a secure, resilient, and thriving environment for businesses, residents, and visitors. Several fines and jail terms are stipulated for offenders, including residents and property owners and operators who harbor criminal activities such as rituals and banditry. Use of Supernatural Powers The law states: Any person who victimizes, assaults, intimidates, or obstructs a member of the State Internal Security (Agunechemba), Supervisory Committees, or Security Operatives while performing their duties commits an offense and is liable on conviction to: This new law repeals the Anambra State Group Vigilante Law, 2014. The Anambra State Government urges all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to comply with the law for the collective safety and progress of the state. The legislation was passed following widespread criminality in the state.
Anambra State Law imposes N20 million fine, jail on persons administering “Supernatural Power Wealth”
