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Ilebaye siblings under protective custody after treatment – Police

By Kingsley Omonobi
May 10, 2026

The FCT Police Command has disclosed that the two rescued brothers of 2023 Big Brother Naija winner , Ms Ilebaye Odiniya, are safe in Police Custody after they were rescued 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.”

Recall that the FCT Police command on Saturday confirmed the arrest of Honourable Emmanuel Odiniya over alleged assault on his daughter, Miss Ilebaye Odiniya, winner of the 2023 Big Brother Naija Reality Television Reality Show.

The reality TV show winner (Ilebaye Odiniya) through a viral video which circulated on Saturday, appearing in an emotional and alleging she was assaulted by some men.

In the video, the reality TV star was seen crying and pleading for help while showing what appeared to be visible swelling on her face, while being beaten.

The FCT Police Command Spokesperson, SP , Josephine Adeh in a statement confirmed the arrest and detention of Honourable Odiniya assuring that investigation has been activated.

SP Adeh 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 rsaid to be estranged from her husband reportedly said on Saturday 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 Mr. Odiniya custody of their two sons, aged 11 and 14.

I wonder if the honourable Minister of Women Affairs @ImmaculateIman will be interested in this case of battering by her father and how the @PoliceNG under the leadership of IG @jimidisu will handle the case. Nigerians are keenly watching pic.twitter.com/yaeM9c2adI

— Adeola (@_Aadeolaa) May 9, 2026

According to someone close to Ilebaye, police officers are currently at Ilebaye’s location, but her father has refused to open his gate to them.

Ilebaye’s mother had allegedly left her husband in 2024 because of domestic violence, and there is now a new wife in the house.

When… pic.twitter.com/Kny8gSRpHl

— Just Eniola 💜 (@JustEniola01) May 9, 2026

“Ilebaye will hit me anytime I try to talk to her. I asked her to lend me money for my medical check-up in Dubai and she refused but she was spraying money at Cross wedding. I hit her out of provocation to scold her because I can’t watch her destroy her life”

— Ilebaye’s father https://t.co/mAr9dC7Pcb pic.twitter.com/YbNEKPS9OW

— Vampz (@Hybrid_Ola) May 10, 2026

Jagabanfromcali:
These people really think the rest of Nigerians are fools , where did he implement any thing ? Where is the police academy in the east ?

Today I was elected the Deputy Chairman (NDC South West). It is a great honour to serve in our great Party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress. It is not out of place to say that NDC's first ever National Convention is the best and one of its kind.

I am delighted to have led a strong and coordinated South West and Lagos delegation to the NDC National Convention in Abuja, where party stakeholders gathered to discuss the future of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. She also joined other party leaders in welcoming dignitaries, stakeholders, lawmakers, youth groups, and supporters from across the country to the convention.

The South West delegation recorded one of the convention’s most visible and organized representations, actively participating in strategic meetings, leadership consultations, and other convention activities. Supporters from across the region also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the party’s structure and unity.

Pastor Dayo Ekong Akin-Taylor
Chairman, NDC South West

Today I was elected the Deputy Chairman (NDC South West). It is a great honour to serve in our great Party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress. It is not out of place to say that NDC's first ever National Convention is the best and one of its kind.

I am delighted to have led a… pic.twitter.com/LqkjTZZAeT

— Pst. Adedayo Akin-Taylor Ekong (@PstDayoEkong) May 9, 2026

esnbrutality:
Nobody asked him to defect..to NDC. Calm down with your LIES and propaganda.

ADC and NDC is a synergy to root out the cancer in Lagos State that sponsors propaganda merchants like you that peddle falsehood everywhere.


Anybody BUT TINUBU...

An OPEN LETTER to GRV,

Abdul-Azeez Olajide, popularly called “Jandor” rode with Atiku & the PDP. We all know how that played out. Jandor is still struggling today.

He could end up as the Jimi Agbaje of Lagos.

That said, I expected a more savvy political move from you. You aren’t a rookie politician anymore. While you dilly-dally, others take vantage positions. A New Wave is on the rise.

You of all people should know that Nigeria is not an ideal place. That place is not politically mature for that kind of “honorable” chess move you just played; at least not yet!

There is a thin line between idealism & realism, & it’s a delicate balance. You run the risk of misinterpretation. Interpretation gets lost when one becomes too idealistic. It’s like walking on eggshells; one must tread carefully. So I hope you aren’t misreading the situation?

If Peter Obi could change parties as Bola Tinubu did, your case shouldn’t be different. You should be the one lapping up Obi, he alone can give wind to your sails. Being a politician is knowing when to stay & when to jump ship.

The ADC has no capacity to engineer any type of massive tectonic shift that could dislodge the deeply entrenched GAC in Lagos state.

GRV, you are not just anybody. You are one of us. So I expected Funso Doherty’s move from you, WE ALL DID! My reason is simple. Your campaign was a gastric extravaganza, & I was deeply attached. It was something quite unexpected, something fresh. It was “New Feeling,” it filtered in & reinvigorated our hopes.

I won’t forget “Eko e dide” & “Omo Eko Pataki” in a hurry. Those were slogans that heralded your homecoming debut. We were debutantes, 2023 was when Nigerians witnessed our first dance. I’m so emotional right now! My tears are running wild. “GRV, O GRV!” Yours was a campaign so close to all our hearts.

You aren’t just a candidate; you’re our brother. You & Obidients are family, & everyone knows that family is a touchy issue. So I hope it’s not too late for you to come home & ride the tide.

By me penning this letter, it means that you are one of us. As far as Nigeria goes, there is no room for political correctness. That place is not at UK/US/CA/AU level yet. Nigeria is still in its Prehistoric Age. You are yet to greet the Age of Civilization. Your own Industrial Revolution is still years away. Therefore, we should learn.

This is not me preaching any kind of “conformity,” HELL NO! As disruptors & changemakers, the Obidients are against that!

Our ethos are strength & honor. But the present situation is peculiar, & one must think out of the box. Time is of the essence, the clock is ticking.

“Life is in constant flux; accepting this leads to peace. You cannot control external events, only your reaction to them.” Marcus Aurelius told me these. Nigeria is so unforgiving right now. Only the strong & the savvy survive. Present-day Nigeria is Carthage, a Gladiator’s Arena.

You have to be born mad to survive it. There is no room for political correctness in such a brutal climate. Should Doherty get the NDC’s gubernatorial ticket for Lagos State, Obidients will vote for him. That’s the much I know!

@firstladyship , Thank you so much for the love, the support not just for me, for the movement, for H.E Peter Obi,but also for Nigeria.

Please believe that I will never ever take the support of the Obidients for granted. The energy, the drive and the support you gave me in 2023, I will forever continue to be grateful for.

I understand how you feel and how you see things in this moment.
I only ask you for a bit of time, There is so much I wish I could explain, If everyone can see what a leader sees , that is no leader at all.
I remember how PDP supporters on this App ridiculed and laughed me to scorn when I left to LP in 2022, I remember how that story ended.

I only ask that you hold on till the end of the month. I promise you at the end of 2027 we will be closer than we were in 2023.

Thank you and I thank all Obidients who have reached out. who took 5hrs of their time to listen and engage with me on spaces yesterday . Thank you.

The Youth Freindly and the Incoming Governor of Lagos State @GRVlagos has picked up his Governorship nomination form at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja Today.

UPDATES!!!
The Youth Freindly and the Incoming Governor of Lagos State @GRVlagos has picked up his Governorship nomination form at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja Today.

Arise and Shine Nigeria 🤝🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/BodeNTA38J

— Comr. Abdulazeez Adamu (CAA) (@ComrAbdulazeez) May 8, 2026

I am deeply honoured to have emerged as the SDP Presidential Candidate for the 2027 election at our National Convention in Bauchi.

I joined this race because Nigeria must be rescued from hunger, homelessness, joblessness, insecurity, and leadership failure. As I said in Bauchi, “Nigeria is not a private company. Nigeria belongs to Nigerians.”

This movement is not about one man. It is about restoring hope, defending democracy, and giving the Nigerian people a government that truly works in their interest.

Together, we will move Nigeria from poverty and division to productivity, unity, and progress.

The future is possible, and together, we will build a New Nigeria that works for everyone.

#NigeriaDecides2027 #SDP #GoodGovernance #ANewNigeria