Ilebaye Hospitalized As Police Arrest Her Father For Assaulting Her In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya over the alleged assault of his daughter, Ilebaye Odiniya, who won the 2023 Big Brother Naija reality show.

The arrest followed a distress report made during the early hours of Saturday after concerns grew online over a disturbing livestream involving Ilebaye.

Earlier reports showed Ilebaye appearing emotional and injured in a live video shared on social media.

During the livestream, the BBNaija star was seen crying and repeatedly asking for help while showing visible injuries on her face.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the FCT ommand’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said police officers responded to an emergency call on May 9, 2026.

According to the statement, the report alleged that Ilebaye was being physically assaulted by her father inside the residence.

The statement read, “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.

“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.”

Adeh explained that security officials initially faced difficulty entering the compound because the gate was locked.

“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 statement concluded.

The development comes after widespread concern and reactions across social media following the viral livestream.

KanyiDaily recalls that BBNaija star Beauty Tukura had reassured fans that Ilebaye Odiniya is now safe after the live video on Saturday morning.