A major security crackdown has hit the Awada axis of Onitsha following the dramatic arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, the founder and overseer of Day Spring Assembly. The cleric was apprehended by operatives of the local security outfit, Agunechemba, following a wave of public outrage triggered by a viral video detailing damning allegations of systemic abuse, illegal marriages, and exploitation.
The suspect has now been handed over to the police, who are working hand-in-hand with the Anambra State Government to unravel what is fast becoming one of the most bizarre and disturbing investigations in the state’s recent history.
The Eleven-Baby Mystery
The case took a dark and staggering turn during the raid on the pastor’s residence. Security operatives discovered eleven babies hidden within the premises.
When confronted by investigators regarding the presence and origin of the infants, Pastor Charles offered a defense that shocked seasoned security officials.
The “Eleven Wives” Claim: The cleric boldly claimed biological paternity of all eleven infants, asserting they were birthed by eleven of his different wives.
Total Amnesia on Family Size: In a bizarre twist during interrogation, the pastor claimed he has completely lost track of how many women he has married under his roof, and stated under oath that he does not know the total number of children he has fathered.
Behind the Viral Outrage
The arrest follows weeks of bubbling tension online and within local communities. Sources indicate that the viral videos exposing the cleric contained devastating testimonies from former church members and broken families. The allegations suggest a sinister pattern of psychological manipulation, where the cleric allegedly coerced female congregants into spiritual marriages, ripped daughters away from their parents, and systematically built an insular, cult-like empire under the guise of running a church.
With eleven undocumented infants recovered at a single location, state investigators are now heavily profiling the case to determine if the ministry was doubling as a front for an illegal child-harvesting or baby-factory syndicate.
State Government Reacts: A Call for Informants
The Anambra State Government has moved swiftly to ensure the case is fully prosecuted without compromise. Speaking on the development, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, commended the Agunechemba operatives for their swift intervention and assured the public that no stone would be left unturned.
Mr. Emeakayi strongly urged neighbors, victims, or anyone possessing critical insider knowledge about the operations of Day Spring Assembly to step forward immediately.
PUBLIC NOTICE: If you have additional information, testimonies, or evidence regarding the activities of Pastor Harrison Charles, please report it directly to the State Government’s security task force via the official emergency channels or your nearest police jurisdiction. Your identity will be strictly protected.
Investigations remain active as forensic teams and child welfare officials work to verify the true identities and health statuses of the recovered babies.
