13.6.2026
An Onitsha based Pastor Harrison Charles Anazodo is facing police investigation after being accused of snatching the wives of 75 members of the Church DaySpring Assembly.
His arrest is part of a wide crack down by the Anambra State government on fake pastors and traditional healers in the State.
According to reports Harrison was fingered by husbands whose wives he had cornered for himself and others whom he alleged forced to swap wives.
Dr Ejimofor Opara, media adviser to the Anambra State governor Charles Soludo confirmed the arrest of Harrison in a Facebook post.
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.”