Nigeria, June 4 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has transmitted an executive bill to the state House of Assembly to regulate the operation of native doctors and other spiritualists.

A top official of the state government, who asked not to be named, told PREMIUM TIMES that the Bill was transmitted on Tuesday evening.

The Bill, entitled "Maintenance of Internal Security, Vigilance and Order," seeks to outlaw money rituals, otherwise known as 'Okite,' and bulletproof charms, otherwise known as 'Odeshi.'

According to the proposed legislation, the use or occupation of forests and property for criminal activities is illegal.

The proposed legislation also makes residing, camping, or establishing any form of settlement in a forest illeg...