A High Court in Anambra State has sentenced controversial self-proclaimed prophet and native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onyeze Jesus, to six years imprisonment and imposed a ₦20 million fine after convicting him under the Anambra Homeland Security Law.
The judgment, delivered on Friday, marks one of the most significant convictions in the state’s ongoing crackdown on alleged fraudulent spiritual practices and criminal activities linked to some self-styled native doctors.
According to reports, the court found Onyeze Jesus guilty of deceiving members of the public by claiming to possess supernatural powers and operating controversial spiritual schemes, including the widely publicised “Oke-Ite” rituals. Prosecutors also alleged that his religious premises were used to facilitate unlawful activities.
The trial judge sentenced him to six years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of ₦20 million following his conviction.
The case is part of a wider campaign by the Anambra State Government to combat criminality, ritual-related offences and fraudulent practices disguised as religious or traditional activities.
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The renewed enforcement drive has already led to the prosecution and conviction of several high-profile native doctors in the state, as authorities intensify efforts to restore public confidence and strengthen security.
The conviction of Onyeze Jesus is expected to send a strong message that individuals found exploiting religion or traditional beliefs to perpetrate fraud or other criminal acts will face the full weight of the law.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to sustaining the crackdown on illegal spiritual practices and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
