Anambra Government Confirms Arrest of Pastor Accused of Marrying 75 Women

Anambra State authorities have confirmed the arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, the owner of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha. He is accused of abducting up to 75 married women from their husbands.

Victims, most of whom are church members, claim that the pastor forced them to exchange wives and also took the wives of other congregants for himself.

Since the state launched a crackdown on fraudulent clergy, which led to the arraignment of eight pastors, several survivors have come forward to describe their experiences with these religious figures.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, announced the arrest in a Facebook post, stating that the clergyman has been handed over to the police and that a joint investigation by the Anambra State Police Command and the state government has begun.

Ejimofor urged anyone with information about the pastor’s activities to report it to the state government.

He said: “Pastor Harrison Charles, owner of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, was arrested by operatives of Agunechemba following a viral video containing several allegations against him.”

“He is currently being investigated by the police, in collaboration with the Anambra State Government.”

“During his arrest, about eleven babies were found in his home. He claims to be the father of these eleven babies, stating they are from eleven of his wives.”

“He also claims he does not know the number of wives he has married or the total number of children he has.”

“While investigations continue, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, has urged anyone with additional information to report it to the State Government via 08034182108.”