Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police
Command have arrested one Emmanuel Odiniya, father of former Big Brother Naija
housemate, Ilebaye, over suspected domestic violence.
Recall that reality TV star cried out for help during an
Instagram Livestream on Friday night.
A viral video clip captured moments where the father was
brutally assaulting the celebrity, raising concerns amongst Nigerians.
Responding to the concerns, the Police Public Relations
Officer of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Saturday said
the lady was immediately rescued and taken to hospital after the alarm.
“At about 12:00 a.m., the FCT Police Command responded to a
distress call from Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja, reporting an ongoing
physical assault on Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel by her father, Hon. Emmanuel
Odiniya.
“Following the report, a patrol team from Wuye Division,
supported by operatives of the Department of Operations, FCT Police Command,
was immediately deployed to the scene. The Command’s Police Public Relations
Officer was also present to monitor the operation.
“Upon arrival, officers discovered that the gate to the
residence was locked. After several attempts, access was gained into the
compound at about 2:30 a.m. Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya, who was found with visible
bruises, was rescued alongside her brothers and rushed to NNPC Hospital, Abuja,
where she received medical attention.
“Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya is currently in police custody, while
a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances
surrounding the incident,” the police spokesperson said in a statement.
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