ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian police have disclosed the charges against Samuel “Sammy West” Ojeogwu, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, following his arrest last week in Lagos and transfer to Abuja.
According to a statement from the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Ojeogwu faces multiple allegations, including criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying. Authorities said the arrest was made in response to a formal petition and followed repeated invitations for questioning that were allegedly ignored.
The arrest has ignited a wave of public scrutiny, amplified by Daniels’ emotional social media posts accusing her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of orchestrating the detention and threatening her family. Daniels claimed she would return to Nwoko to ensure her brother’s release, a declaration that has drawn both sympathy and alarm.
In a video shared online, Daniels appeared visibly shaken, accusing law enforcement and the judiciary of corruption and complicity. “Shame on you all,” she wrote. “It’s obvious the highest bidder always wins.”
The Lagos State Police Command has since clarified that its officers were not involved in the arrest, stating that federal agents from Abuja carried out the operation under a valid warrant. Ojeogwu was temporarily held at Ogombo Police Division before being transferred to the capital.
The case has sparked widespread reaction across Nigeria, with hashtags such as #JusticeForSammy and #ProtectReginaDaniels trending on social media. Public figures, including actress Mercy Johnson, have called for transparency and accountability.
“This is not just about celebrity drama,” tweeted @DrOlufunmilayo, a popular commentator. “It’s about how power can be weaponized against the vulnerable.”
Digital influencer @thepamilerin added, “If these allegations are true, it’s a chilling reminder of how fragile justice can be.”
Others expressed concern for Daniels herself. “Regina’s pain is palpable,” wrote @iamyvonnejegede, a fellow actress. “No woman should be forced into silence or submission.”
Legal experts and civil society groups have raised concerns about the use of state institutions in personal disputes, warning that the case could set a troubling precedent if not handled with impartiality.
As of Friday, Senator Nwoko had not publicly responded to the allegations. The police maintain that the arrest followed due process and was based on credible complaints. The matter remains under investigation.
