Pastor Anazodo's Supporters Assault Journalists in Court

On October 6, 2026, at the Anambra State High Court in Awka, supporters of Pastor Harrison Anazodo, the General Overseer of Dayspring Assembly, attacked journalists as they attempted to smuggle him into the courtroom. Eyewitnesses reported that the supporters used umbrellas and their hands to shield Anazodo from cameras and pushed journalists with the vehicle carrying him, damaging several mobile phones in the process.

Anambra State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, intervened by entering the courtroom to inform the court about the incident, emphasizing the importance of respecting journalists. Following the altercation, Anazodo's counsel apologized, and the court ruled that the damaged gadgets should be replaced.

The court also mandated that future hearings remain public and accessible to the press, warning that any further harassment would lead to closed proceedings. Anazodo is facing trial on multiple charges, including murder and abduction, stemming from his arrest on June 10, 2026.