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Ex-BBNaija winner, Ilebaye cries for urgent help over alleged domestic violence

Police rescued Ilebaye and her brothers after a distress call, and her father remains in custody as investigators examine the alleged assault.

  • On Saturday, BBNaija winner Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel cried for help during an Instagram Livestream, appearing tearful with a visibly swollen face and sparking widespread social media concern.
  • The Federal Capital Territory Police Command arrested Emmanuel Odiniya after responding to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate in Wuye, Abuja, during the early hours of Saturday.
  • Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh confirmed officers encountered locked gates before forcing entry at approximately 2:30 a.m., rescuing Ilebaye and her brothers and transporting them to NNPC Hospital.
  • Reacting to the viral video, BBNaija star Tacha appealed to Abuja residents to help police locate the residence, urging immediate rescue of Ilebaye from the alleged abuse.
  • Emmanuel Odiniya remains in police custody as the FCT Police Command continues a thorough investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Latest Nigerian News broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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