From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Mayor of Orumba South LGA of Anambra State, Hon Shedrack Azubuike has given non indigenous native doctors and Ezenwanyis operating in the council seven days notice to vacate the area.
The quit notice was contained in a press statement signed by the chairman of the LGA made available to journalists on Tuesday.
Hon Azubuike said that the quit notice is sequel to the establishment of Anambra State Homeland security law by the state government.
“All native doctors and Ezenwanyis who are not indigene of Orumba South LGA should by this notice vacate the LGA within the next seven days from the date of this notice,” he said.
The Mayor of Orumba South LGA said that the affected native doctors and Ezenwanyis have options of vacating the council area or desist from practicing such evil anywhere around the LGA.
“All native doctors and Ezenwanyis who are indigenous are hereby strictly advised in their best interest to present themselves for profiling and documentation starting from Wednesday 19th February, 2025 at the LGA Secretariat,” Hon Azubuike said.
He however pointed out that the identification and documentation of indigenous practitioners will only last for seven days.
“All native doctors and Ezenwanyis practicing Okeite, Okeawele, ibubo and other charms of getting quick wealth are also advised to leave Orumba South LGA immediately within seven days with effect from the date of this notice.
“All native doctors and Ezenwanyis who engage in fortification and other forms of charms for evil protection are advised to leave Orumba South LGA immediately, anyone found after the expiration of the seven days notice will face the full wrath of law.
“The Traditional Rulers, President Generals of all communities, village heads, women leaders, youth leaders and the general public are hereby empowered to give useful information in this regard,” Hon Azubuike asserted.