The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has released Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya, father of Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel, following his brief detention over an alleged domestic altercation involving family members.
Newsonspot reports that the incident, which gained public attention after a viral video surfaced online showing Ilebaye with visible facial injuries and in emotional distress, reportedly occurred at Royal Anchor Estate in Abuja on Saturday, May 9.
According to reports, Hon. Odiniya was taken into custody at the Wuye Divisional Police Headquarters after officers intervened in the situation.
Speaking on the development, his estranged wife, Mrs. Lami Odiniya, explained that the incident stemmed from longstanding family tensions following the breakdown of their 32-year marriage.
She disclosed that Ilebaye had visited her father’s residence to see her two younger brothers ahead of her 24th birthday celebration when an argument allegedly broke out over issues relating to the children’s upbringing and parental influence.
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Mrs. Odiniya further revealed that the two boys, aged 11 and 14, were temporarily placed in her care after their father’s arrest around 2:30 a.m. However, the police later directed that the children be returned to their father’s residence in compliance with an existing court order.
“At about 9:00 a.m., the Police ordered the boys’ return to their father’s home, citing the existing court order,” she stated.
Earlier reports indicated that police officers rescued Ilebaye and her younger brothers from the residence after allegedly encountering resistance at the compound and security dogs during the operation.
Following the incident, the reality TV star was taken to the NNPC Hospital in Abuja for medical attention and treatment.
Also, former BBNaija winner Phyna confirmed the release of Ilebaye’s father in her recent tweet today.
She tweeted, “Everything was going well, and before we know a female DPO came and ask that he is released, let’s tag the Nigeria police, Baye does not deserve this, immediately the police on duty last night went home the once that came this morning released him. We need justice for Illebaye. Will go live on ig shortly.”
