Ilebaye siblings under protective custody after hospital care – Police
Police in the FCT have said that the two brothers of Big Brother Naija star Ilebaye Odiniya are safe in their custody following an altercation between Ilebaye and her father at the weekend.
Police Public Relations Officer for FCT, SP Josephine Adeh in an update on the matter said, “Following the rescue of Ms. Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel (27 yrs) and her two brothers, Godson Emmanuel Odiniya (14yrs) and Devin Emmanuel Odiniya (10 yrs), they were rushed to Yabisam Hospital, Lugbe, alongside their father, who also sustained injuries during the confrontation, by the Area Commander Metro, ACP Ufomadu Georglyn.
“The rescued siblings are currently in police protective custody, contrary to the circulating publications being released online, while their father, who is also receiving medical treatment, remains in Police custody.
“Investigations are ongoing, and questioning will commence immediately all parties are certified medically stable by the attending medical doctors.”
The Police on Saturday confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya over alleged assault on his daughter, Ilebaye, winner of the 2023 Big Brother Naija reality television show.
Ilebaye went live on Instagram with a swollen face while being assaulted.
Adeh, in a statement, confirmed Odiniya’s arrest and detention, assuring that investigation has been activated.
She said, “On the 9th of May, 2026, 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, Honourable 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.”
The statement added that, ”Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya is currently in police custody, while a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Mother of the children, Mrs Lami, who is said to be estranged from her husband, reportedly said that the confrontation happened when Ilebaye visited her father’s home to see her younger brothers and discuss plans ahead of her 24th birthday on 9 May.
She said the discussion turned into an argument after Mr. Odiniya allegedly accused Ilebaye of being influenced by her mother.
The incident reportedly brought renewed attention to the family’s strained relationship since the couple’s 32-year marriage ended.
Lami said a court had earlier granted Odiniya custody of their two sons, aged 11 and 14.
