Court Remands Ebonyi Prophet Over Attempted Murder, Arson
- A magistrate court in Abakaliki has remanded self-styled prophet Nwebonyi Unadinma over alleged attempted murder, arson, and other charges
- He is also facing accusations of spreading false prophecies that triggered mob attacks and defamation of residents
- The court granted bail only on defamation counts, while the more serious charges were referred to the Director of Public Prosecution
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A magistrate court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has ordered the remand of a self-proclaimed prophet, Nwebonyi Unadinma, in prison custody over alleged attempted murder, arson, and a string of other criminal charges.
The 24-year-old faces 16 counts, which also include defamation of character, malicious damage, and stealing.
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Police sue prophet to court
The charges were filed by the Ebonyi State Police Command, with the prosecutor, Lilian Aliede, informing the court that the defendant committed the offences between 2020 and 2025 in communities within Izzi and Ikwo Local Government Areas.
The prosecutor listed Offianka Inyima, Agharaoza, Affiauku, and Ochiohu Inyegu as the affected areas.
Before his arraignment, Unadinma had gained notoriety across Ebonyi for releasing controversial prophecies that often sparked unrest. In one incident, he allegedly declared that an Ebonyi-born businessman, Emeka Mgbore, was involved in ritual activities.
A video of the prophecy reportedly circulated on social media, after which Mgbore’s shops in Ogun state were attacked and looted by an angry mob.
The police also accused him of making false and inflammatory statements against other residents, including Linus Uguru and Njoku Iziogo, leading to tension in their communities.
Prophet denied bail due to severity of charges
At Monday’s sitting, defence counsel Emeka Anosike applied for bail on all four cases brought before the magistrate court, arguing that the offences were bailable.
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The prosecution opposed the request, insisting the allegations were serious and damaging to the complainants’ reputation and safety.
Magistrate Sandra Ifeanyi-Oyibe ruled that the defendant could be granted bail only in the cases involving defamation of character. She set the bail at N2 million for each of the two matters, with two sureties required. The sureties must reside within the jurisdiction and present evidence of tax clearance for three years.
On the charges of attempted murder, arson, malicious damage, and stealing, the magistrate said the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain them. She ordered that the case files be forwarded to the office of the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
The matters were adjourned to September 15 and 16, 2025, for further hearing. Until then, Unadinma will remain in custody.
Man arrested in Kano for lewd act
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, was arrested by Kano Hisbah after a viral video showed him engaging in an obscene act with a she-goat.
The suspect claimed the act was staged to gain social media attention, though he denied actual contact with the animal.
Hisbah officials condemned the act and ordered mental and drug evaluations, warning against eroding Islamic and moral values for online fame.
Source: Legit.ng
