“I was an armed robber at 14”- Controversial preacher, Odumeje

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“I was an armed robber at the age of 14,” controversial Nigerian preacher, Odumeje whose real name is Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere made the revelation.

Odumeje disclosed that he grew up on a dangerous street in the Onitsha area of Anambra State.

The cleric made the disclosure while detailing his past and transformation from a life of crime to Christianity.

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In a viral video of him addressing his members, Odumeje said growing up on a tough street pushed him into a life of crime.

He credited his transformation to his mother who introduced him to the path of salvation and guided him to Christ.

Odumeje said: “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. I became a terrorist. Until Jesus Christ arrested me through the help of my mother to change my life. And a destroyer became a saviour.”

Watch the video below:

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

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 2, 2024