Police arrest prophet over alleged abduction of five girls in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old prophet, Nicholas Nusa, in connection with the alleged abduction of five girls in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. Nusa, who is the overseer of Divine Grace Church, located along Imoga Road in Ibillo, is also accused of impregnating one of the girls, a 15-year-old. […] Police arrest prophet over alleged abduction of five girls…
In Edo State, Nigeria, police have apprehended a 50-year-old prophet named Nicholas Nusa in connection with the alleged abduction of five girls from Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The prophet, who oversees the Divine Grace Church in Ibillo, is also accused of impregnating one of the girls, a 15-year-old. The victim recently underwent a Caesarean section and is receiving medical care at a hospital under the supervision of the Brave Heart Organisation.
According to the police, the girls were taken from the Ibillo and Imoga communities multiple times between September 2025 and April 2026, and held at the suspect's residence. The command's spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, revealed that the arrest was prompted by information received by the police. During questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted to the alleged offenses.
The police are actively working to locate and reunite the children with their families, while the investigation into the allegations continues.
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