ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) \u2014 Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has spoken out against the arrest of Sammy West, the brother of fellow actress Regina Daniels, calling the incident \u201cthe worst form of injustice\u201d and demanding transparency from authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
West was reportedly arrested in Lagos and flown to Abuja under unclear circumstances. His detention is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute involving Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, though officials have not confirmed the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement posted to her Instagram Story, Johnson expressed concern over the lack of access to West following his arrest. \u201cA child was arrested, no one can or has been allowed to see him for two days,\u201d she wrote. \u201cHe was flown from Lagos to Abuja and is allegedly being taken to court from the airport\u2026 How did we get here?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regina Daniels has also voiced frustration, saying she has been unable to reach her brother and accusing authorities of withholding information. She has not publicly commented on the alleged involvement of her husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other Nollywood figures have joined the chorus of concern. Actor Yul Edochie reposted Johnson\u2019s statement, adding, \u201cThis is not just about Sammy. It\u2019s about justice. We must speak up.\u201d Actress Tonto Dikeh called the arrest \u201ca disgrace to due process,\u201d urging authorities to release West immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fans flooded social media with hashtags like #FreeSammy and #WhereIsSamuel, demanding answers and accountability. Many expressed disbelief that a family dispute could lead to such a dramatic arrest, with some accusing Senator Nwoko of using his influence to intimidate critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Civil society groups have also weighed in, calling for an independent investigation and warning against the use of personal power to silence dissent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal experts have raised concerns about the procedure, noting that transporting a suspect across state lines without clear charges or access to counsel violates basic rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of Thursday, West\u2019s legal status remains unclear. The Nigerian Police Force has not released an official statement, and calls for his release continue to trend across social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident has reignited debate over the intersection of celebrity, politics, and justice in Nigeria, with many warning that unchecked influence threatens the integrity of the legal system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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