The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old prophet, Nicholas Nusa, over the alleged abduction of five girls in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.
Nusa, who is the overseer of Divine Grace Church along Imoga Road in Ibillo, was arrested following information received by the police concerning the alleged disappearance of the children.
The police said the girls were allegedly taken from Ibillo and Imoga communities on different occasions between September 2025 and April 2026 and were subsequently kept at the suspect’s residence.
The prophet is also accused of impregnating one of the girls, a 15-year-old, who recently underwent a Caesarean section.
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According to the police, the teenager is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital and has been placed under the care of the Brave Heart Organisation.
The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspect was arrested after the police received information about the alleged offences.
Ikoedem further stated that Nusa allegedly admitted to the allegations during questioning by investigators.
She said the police were making efforts to locate and reunite the children with their families.
The police spokesperson added that investigation into the allegations was still ongoing.
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