Pastor Odumeje recounts being an armed robber until Christ arrested him

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Controversial Onitsha-based pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere popularly known as Odumeje reveals a shocking revelation about his troubled past as an armed robber.

In a video circulating widely on social media, the pastor opened up to his congregation, sharing how he became involved in armed robbery at the tender age of 14, growing up on the dangerous streets of Onitsha, Anambra State.

Odumeje, who is known for his unconventional approach to ministry and often makes headlines for his bold antics, recounted how his early environment led him down a path of crime and violence.

“I was born in Onitsha city, No 3, Nnewi street. And I grew up in a dangerous street. I became an armed robber at the age of 14,” he shared. “I became a terrorist until Jesus Christ arrest me through the help of my mother to change my life… a destroyer become a saviour,” he confessed in the video.

The pastor credited his transformation to his mother, who played a pivotal role in leading him away from a life of crime. He explained that her deep faith and guidance ultimately saved him.

This revelation has sparked reactions from his followers and critics, many expressing surprise at the pastor’s past, while others applauded his testimony of transformation.

Watch the video below …

Odumeje became a tellorist at 14 until, Jesus Chwist arrest him pic.twitter.com/UxoZcgSbj0

— CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) October 2, 2024