Police Arrest Prophet, Stepfather Over Child Abduction, Defilement In Edo 

by MIKE OSAROGIAGBON

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a self-styled prophet accused of abducting five girls, and a stepfather who allegedly defiled his six-year-old stepdaughter.

The Command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, disclosed the arrests while addressing journalists in Benin City on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

She said the self-styled prophet, Nicholas Nusa, 50, operates Divine Grace Church along Imoga Road, Ibillo, Edo State.

ASP Ikoedem stated further that the the suspect abducted five female children from the Ibillo/Imoga axis at different times between September 2025 and April 2026.

According to her, Nicholas Nusa was arrested after the Command received information about his activities on September 12.

She said preliminary investigation revealed that the children were taken to the suspect’s residence at different times.

The Police further alleged that Nusa confessed to the offences, including impregnating one of the girls, aged 15.

The police spokesperson added that the victim is currently recovering in hospital after undergoing a Caesarean Section and is being cared for by the Brave Heart Organisation.

Efforts are also ongoing to reunite the other children with their families.

In a separate case, police arrested 50-year-old Kadiri Edenokun over the alleged defilement of his six-year-old stepdaughter at Ayuwa, Jattu, in Etsako West Local Government Area.

The alleged incident occurred at the suspect’s residence while the child’s mother was away.

Police said Edenokun admitted touching the child’s genital area on two separate occasions.

“The child is currently receiving medical treatment under the care of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Edo State,” Ikoedem said.

She added that Edenokun remained in custody and would be charged to court after investigation.

“That day, when we were ready to go to the shop, i quickly cornered the victim, and rubbed my hands on her genital skin surface. I rubbed her body two consecutive times but on different days”, Edenokun told journalists.

It was also gathered that the victim’s mother, upon becoming aware of the incident, sought to have the matter settled outside the Police, after a vigilant neighbour reported the alleged sexual abuse.

CP Daaor warned that the Command would not tolerate sexual violence, particularly against children.

He urged parents and members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information on suspicious persons, movements or activities.