₦airaland Forum

The Asagba of Asaba in Delta State, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge SAN, has banned the activities of ‘Eze-Nwanyi’ (female native doctors/goddesses) and other unregulated traditional practitioners.

The decision comes amid concerns that these groups are fueling criminal activities, including kidnappings and ritual-related crimes.

The palace maintained it was a decisive move to curb rising crime in Asaba and its environs.

The announcement follows reports linking native doctors and shrines in Asaba to the murder of an Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, whose body was discovered on the Niger Bridge.

The Asagba, addressing a press conference, expressed grave concern over the situation, stating, “Anything that happens on this land affects us more than anyone else.

It is unacceptable that Asaba has become a hub for these nefarious activities. Consequently, we have decided to take proactive steps to restore peace and order.”

Ban on Female Native Doctors, Shrine Restrictions

The monarch emphasised that many of these practitioners are not of Asaba origin and have taken over the land with criminal motives.

“We have banned the activities of Eze-Nwanyi, who are not of Asaba extraction and are unknown to us. Their activities, I dare say, are nefarious.

“With the recent revelations linking an Anambra lawmaker’s murder to Asaba-based native doctors and shrines, it is clear that they are not just supporting ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ fraudsters but are also involved in kidnappings. From today, they are banned,” he declared.

Additionally, all native doctors operating in Asaba must now register and be regulated under the authority of the Otu-Ihaza, the legislative body of Asaba.

The monarch also restricted visits to the Onishe shrine, citing desecration concerns. “That place is being desecrated. People go there for all sorts of reasons. Henceforth, nobody, whether from Asaba or not, may visit the shrine without the approval of the Otu-Ihaza.”

Operation ‘Know Your Tenants

Highlighting the rapid and unmonitored influx of strangers into Asaba, the Asagba introduced Operation Know Your Tenants, mandating landlords to document and keep an inventory of their tenants.

“We do not even know who lives in Asaba anymore. Criminals see Asaba as a safe haven. We are now declaring Operation Know Your Tenants.

“Every landlord must have proper documentation of their tenants so that at any time, we can account for who resides where,” he added.

The monarch urged property owners to cooperate, warning that security measures would be tightened to identify and expel criminal elements.

Hotel Surveillance

Further, the palace will deploy a special task force to hotels across Asaba to inspect guest records.

“We will be going round hotels to check their guest lists. The palace is already collaborating with security agencies to ensure that those using hotels for criminal hideouts are exposed,” he asserted.

The Asagba reaffirmed his support for government efforts in tackling insecurity but stressed that traditional institutions must also take an active role in protecting their communities.

“We stand with the government at all times, but there comes a moment when we must be more proactive. Asaba must not become a breeding ground for crime,” he concluded.

PressMyButton:
Asagba was being diplomatic not to mention names but no wahala.. If Soludo could be putting fire under their yansh in Anambra, why won't the same be done in Delta where they are running to hide. In summary, the Asagba says he doesn't want development in his environment anymore. This is what you get when your only export value is criminality.

aariwa:
At least they are better than your people that place no value on your lives . Fulani your slave masters killing your people unchallenged, unabated but you are wailing all over online bitterly about Igbos because you are too cowardly to complain about Fulani, just few days ago👇

Putindbutt:
You're living in a glass house and you're throwing stones. Was it not last week that about 15 people were killed by herdsmen in Ebonyi. And what did chestbeaters like you do about it?.

Odin13:
Igbos are busy sanctifying their land .. to the glory of God ..

A very good thing .. just as the biblical kings that got favor from God

From Rivers to Delta .. they’re pushing


When will Yoruba tribe emulate this great move and educate their people. Of the uselessness of human rituals and skull mining of grace yards

Check nairaland crime section .. na so so rituals and head cutting , body parts and all evil.. not talking of those wey dem no catch and dead of love ones wey no get person or money to push their case

Anyways .. Wetin we know

Congratulations to Igboland..

More blessings and grace as your leaders truly seek the mercy of God.

The monarch emphasised that many of these practitioners are not of Asaba origin and have taken over the land with criminal motives.

zero8zero:
Mr Land grabber, I hope you can read what the Monarch was saying here. And we know those he was talking about.

aariwa:
I thought you guys were supporting ebonyi when they refused to join esn to protect ancestral lands from Fulani . You guys went as far as supporting them for resisting sit at home due to APC umahi currently doing dirty jobs for mandate thief. Why the sudden U- turn, why are you people always cowardly unreliable, hypocritical and can never stand on one position…that’s exactly why almost every Nigerian today see you people as clowns baba suwe type

Odin13:
Yoruba people of course

They’ve recently flooded Asaba with their juju to help yahoo boys

.. but meeting massive resistance

Asaba is igboland .. like ikweere..

But Yoruba will always want to argue .. Maybe inferiority

Which language Asaba people dey speak.. ?yoruba Abi Benin?

Or have the ever denounced Igbos or bing igbos ..

Naaaaa!!

So why will I go king be addressing Igbos according to Yoruba people

Visit Asaba and see..

Just no tell them say you be Yoruba ..

Again

Big kudos for all Igbos sanctifying your land .. more blessings

When will Yoruba people learn this ..

Putindbutt:
What's my business with your stupid ESN. I was only reminding you that a stone has broken your head last week, so you shouldn't be throwing stones when you're still nursing an injury.

aariwa:
clown, esn no concern you then what is your business in crying bitterly all over igbo threads or maybe you telling indirectly us there is nothing worth writing or even mentioning about your sad wasted home state

Putindbutt:
So, you're not crying over another people's matter?. You must be sick.

aariwa:
you don see me open threads about oyo, oshun , ekiti etc dey Dey cry? Clearly shows you are the one who is very sick mentally

zero8zero:
Mr Land grabber, I hope you can read what the Monarch was saying here. And we know those he was talking about.