FCT Police have begun an investigation after rescuing 2023 Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel, from an alleged late night assault at her Abuja residence, an incident that resulted in the arrest of her father, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya. Authorities said the incident occurred in the early hours of May 9, 2026, at Royal Anchor […]
FCT Police have begun an investigation after rescuing 2023 Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel, from an alleged late night assault at her Abuja residence, an incident that resulted in the arrest of her father, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya.
Authorities said the incident occurred in the early hours of May 9, 2026, at Royal Anchor Estate located in the Wuye district of Abuja.
Police disclosed that officers responded swiftly after receiving an emergency report that Ilebaye was allegedly under attack inside the family residence.
A combined team from the Wuye Division and the Department of Operations immediately moved to the estate, while the Police Public Relations Officer supervised the operation.
According to the Command, officers met the entrance locked on arrival and spent hours trying to gain access before eventually entering the compound around 2:30 a.m.
Police said the 2023 BBNaija winner was discovered with visible bruises and rescued alongside her brothers before they were rushed to NNPC Hospital for medical attention.
The Command added that Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya is currently in police custody as detectives continue investigations into the incident.