The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya, father of BBNaija Season 8 winner Ilebaye Odiniya, after officers responded to reports of an alleged domestic assault at a residence in Abuja.
Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh disclosed the development in a statement released on Saturday, saying the incident was reported around midnight from Royal Anchor Estate in Wuye.
“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, Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya,” the statement read.
Adeh explained that operatives from the Wuye Division, backed by officers from the Department of Operations, were immediately sent to the scene, while the Police Public Relations Officer supervised the operation.
She revealed that officers were initially unable to gain access into the compound because the gate had been 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,” she added.
The police further confirmed that Emmanuel Odiniya remains in custody as investigations into the matter continue.
“Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya is currently in police custody, while a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
