Anambra native doctor gets ₦50m bail after security law charges
An Anambra State High Court has granted bail to Ikechukwu Ezenagu, a native doctor from Nnewi, who was accused of violating the Anambra Homeland Security Law. The bail was set at ₦50 million, with strict conditions including a surety and the deposit of a house title document. Ezenagu was initially arrested by state security operatives and faced allegations related to ritual practices. The prosecution is being led by Tobechukwu Nweke, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
What happened
- Ikechukwu Ezenagu was arrested on March 26 by Anambra State security operatives over alleged violations of the Homeland Security Law.
- He was brought to court from the hospital on June 3, where his counsel applied for bail on health grounds.
- The court, presided over by Justice Jude Obiora, granted bail on June 19 with conditions including ₦50 million and a surety in like sum.
- The defendant is barred from granting press interviews during the ongoing trial.
- Authorities allege that Ezenagu encouraged ritual practices, which contravened the Homeland Security Law, and had previously been warned to stop.
