Anambra State government has arrested a popular Nnewi-based spiritualist known as De Young Chief Priest.

His arrest followed the government’s crackdown on traditionalists and native doctors suspected of preparing charms for criminals.

Security operatives arrested De Young Chief Priest on Thursday in his office at Nnewi over alleged illegal practices.

According to reports, the suspect is currently being interrogated by authorities as part of ongoing investigation into alleged spiritual support provided to criminals in the region.

The government is yet to release full details of the allegations against the native doctor.

DAILY POST also learnt that the arrest is believed to be connected to the state government’s broader security operation targeting native doctors accused of preparing charms believed to embolden kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal elements.