Under the rushing waters of Mmiri Ani River in Enugu, a 23-year-old man’s life ended during a spiritual ritual meant to cleanse, not claim. When native spirituality and safety clash, questions surface, just as a young man did not.
The Guardian reports that Chiemelie Nnaji tragically died during a ritual led by a native doctor. The incident adds to concerns over unregulated spiritual practices in Nigeria.
- Chiemelie Nnaji drowned during a spiritual cleansing ritual in Enugu State
- The ritual was conducted by a female traditional healer known locally as 'Ezenwanyi'
- Eyewitness accounts describe her chanting to command his return from the river
- Onlookers recorded the tragic incident, sparking public outrage
- There is are growing demand for the regulation of traditional spiritual practices
What was meant to be spiritual healing ended in heartbreak, underscoring the need to balance tradition with accountability.
