Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has launched a campaign to eradicate fake native doctors engaging in criminal activities, with reports indicating that all dangerous native doctors are now on the run ¹. The state government's efforts aim to restore traditional medicine's integrity and safeguard the public from exploitation.
*The Reason Behind the Crackdown*
The governor's administration is specifically targeting fake and malevolent native doctors who exploit their supposed spiritual influence for illicit purposes, including preparing charms for kidnappers and armed robbers, and Yahoo boys ¹. These impostors have preyed on vulnerable individuals, perpetuating superstition and fuelling violence.
*Native Doctors' Protest*
Some native doctors and traditional medicine practitioners have protested against Governor Soludo's crackdown, claiming it's a witch-hunt and an attack on their profession ². However, the state government maintains that genuine native doctors have nothing to fear, as their freedom of worship and religion remains intact ³.
*Keywords:* Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, fake native doctors, traditional medicine, crackdown, protest.
*Related Topics:*
- *The Impact of Fake Native Doctors*: The effects of fake native doctors on the community, including perpetuating superstition and fuelling violence.
- *The Role of Traditional Medicine*: The importance of traditional medicine in Anambra State and the need to restore its integrity.
- *Governor Soludo's Administration*: The efforts of Governor Soludo's administration to combat crime and protect the public in Anambra State.
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