Reality TV star Ilebaye Odiniya has been rescued following an alleged assault at her family home in Abuja, according to fellow Big Brother Naija alumni.

The 23-year-old went live on Instagram earlier on Friday and appeared to be calling for help. 

In the video, a man could be seen striking her while voices in the background pleaded with him to stop.

Ilebaye won one hundred and twenty million naira (N120m) on Big Brother All Stars in 2023.

In a later X space, a woman named Meme claimed Ilebaye’s mother had fled the marriage years ago after years of alleged abuse. 

She said the mother left with the daughters but not the sons, and that the boys had recently reached out to Ilebaye saying they were struggling at home.

Meme said Ilebaye visited the house on Friday, which was meant to be her birthday, hoping her father would be lenient. 

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She said Ilebaye was beaten instead and appeared with visible injuries.

Beauty Tukura and Tacha were among the former housemates who posted online, urging anyone in Abuja to intervene. 

Tacha said she had previously wondered why Ilebaye seemed withdrawn online, adding she had not realised the star was dealing with family issues.

Meme also claimed that police arrived at the house after the livestream ended but were refused entry and had dogs released at the gate. 

She alleged that Ilebaye’s father is well connected, making it difficult to challenge him.

Beauty later posted that Ilebaye had been rescued and was no longer in danger. 

"It’s not my story to tell but thanks everyone. Ilebaye is fine and she’ll tell her story in her time. She’s no longer in harm’s way. Thank God," she wrote.