Anambra govt launches manhunt for fake pastors

The Anambra State Government has called on residents of the state to provide it with credible information on pastors, churches, or so-called “men of God” involved in criminality, extortion, fraud, and deception.

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Mefor also called for information on fake pastors involved in any act that endangers lives and peace of communities or misleads the people in the state.

Mefor promised that all information would be treated with absolute confidentiality.

The commissioner said the move was part of government’s efforts to rid Anambra State of all forms of criminality and sanitise both traditional worship and religious practices to restore sanity, law, and order in the state.

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He stated: “In spite of the negative claims made during the campaigns against the effort to clean up criminals pretending to be traditional healers and real religious leaders, this effort will actually protect the true freedom of traditional worship and religious practice.

“Let us work together to take back our state from criminals hiding under religion, culture and tradition.

“Call +2348034182108 or 5111 if you have any useful information about any such actions.”