A 50-year-old man, Nicholas Nusa, who claims to be a prophet and oversees Divine Grace Church along Imoga Road in Ibillo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, has been arrested by Edo State Police Command. He is accused of abducting five female children from the Ibillo and Imoga communities between September 2025 and April 2026. One of the victims, a 15-year-old girl, was allegedly impregnated and recently gave birth via Caesarean section. She is now under medical care and in the custody of the Brave Heart Organisation. Police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem confirmed that Nusa confessed to the offences during interrogation. The suspect was apprehended following intelligence received by the command, and investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to reunite the other four girls with their families. Nusa operated the church at the location where the children were reportedly held.
Nusa led a church while allegedly abducting children over a seven-month period, raising questions about oversight of religious centres in the area. The fact that one victim gave birth after a Caesarean section confirms severe harm occurred under the suspect's control. This case may prompt scrutiny of how such facilities operate with little external monitoring.
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