The Imo State Police Command has taken into custody a 39-year-old man, Ifeanyi Odinka, for allegedly killing his father, Dennis Odinka, during a quarrel over the sharing of proceeds from a land sale in Orlu.
The command also announced the arrest of a cleric, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel, accused of raping a 20-year-old woman in Orlu.
Police spokesperson Henry Okoye said in a statement on Wednesday that “operatives of the Orlu Division, on 12th August, 2025, apprehended one Ifeanyi Odinka, ‘m’, 39 years, of Amaifeke Orlu, for stabbing his father, Dennis Odinka, ‘m’, 75 years, to death following a dispute over proceeds from a land sale. On interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime.”
Okoye explained that the suspect has been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri for further inquiries and prosecution.
On the rape case, Okoye disclosed that officers from Orlu Divisional Headquarters arrested 32-year-old Pastor Emmanuel of Authentic Power City Church, along with an accomplice, Franklin Chizoba, for allegedly luring a young woman to the pastor’s residence under false pretence of prayers, drugging her, and then assaulting her.
According to Okoye, “the suspects, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel, ‘m’, 32 years, of Umuobom, Ideato-South LGA, and in charge of Authentic Power City Church, and Franklin Chizoba, ‘m’, lured the victim to the pastor’s residence on June 30, 2025, under the pretext of offering prayers for her. On arrival, the pastor reportedly gave her a drink. Shortly afterwards, she became dizzy, after which both suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”
He added that the pair confessed to the assault and admitted to engaging in homosexual acts. “Following the report, operatives from Orlu Division promptly arrested the duo. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the offence and further admitted to engaging in homosexual acts. They were subsequently charged in court on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and remanded at the Correctional Facility, Owerri, pending trial,” he said.
The police command reiterated its dedication to fighting crime and safeguarding residents, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via 0803 477 3600.
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