Authorities have arrested 39-year-old Ifeanyi Odinka for allegedly stabbing his 75-year-old father, Denius Odinka, to death during a bitter dispute over land sale proceeds in Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.(turn0search6)
Imo State Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed Ifeanyi’s arrest on August 12, 2025. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime, police revealed. The suspect has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Owerri for further investigation and prosecution.(turn0search6)
In a separate but equally unsettling case, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel—aged 32 and leader of Authentic Power City Church in Umuobom, Ideato-South LGA—was arrested alongside accomplice Franklin Chizoba for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Orlu.(turn0search6)
The victim was reportedly invited to the pastor’s home on June 30, 2025, under the pretext of prayer. She was allegedly given a drink that made her dizzy, allowing the suspects to commit the assault. Both men were promptly arrested, confessed, and in court on August 12, 2025, were remanded at the Correctional Facility in Owerri.(turn0search6)
DSP Okoye noted that the suspects not only admitted guilt but confessed to engaging in homosexual activity. The intertwining of spiritual betrayal and familial violence has intensified public outcry across social media and community forums, raising alarm over morality and justice in vulnerable settings.
These twin cases have sent shockwaves through Orlu and beyond—one reflecting the tragic extremes of inheritance disputes, the other exposing the dark underbelly of spiritual trust. Commentators are demanding systemic reform, with calls for stricter oversight of religious institutions and mental health support for familial conflicts.
Imo State Police reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety and justice for all. They urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant, encouraging prompt reporting of suspicious activity via emergency lines or local stations. In the face of such distressing events, community resilience and responsibility stand as Nigeria’s best defenses.
