Lawyers Secure Bail for Regina Daniels Brother.
In a case that has stirred both legal and public interest, human rights lawyers have secured the release of Samuel Ojeogwu, better known as Sammy West, the younger brother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels. He was reportedly detained following a petition allegedly linked to Senator Ned Nwoko. The legal team, led by Barrister Marshal D. F. Abubakar, confirmed that Ojeogwu was granted bail after being held over allegations of trespass, assault, criminal intimidation, theft and cyber bullying. His arrest was said to have stemmed from a complaint lodged with the Federal Capital Territory Police Command late last month. Police sources maintained that the arrest followed due process, claiming Ojeogwu ignored several invitations to appear for questioning before being taken into custody on a court warrant. The family, however, insisted the arrest was politically motivated and tied to the actress’s ongoing rift with Senator Nwoko, who has repeatedly denied any form of wrongdoing. Regina Daniels had earlier criticized what she described as a “calculated attempt to silence” her family, accusing her estranged husband of orchestrating the arrest as a means of intimidation. “This is no longer about justice; it’s about control and image,” a source close to the actress said, describing the ordeal as emotionally draining for the family. Human rights advocates who handled the bail process noted that Ojeogwu’s detention raised concerns about the abuse of influence and the misuse of state power in personal disputes. They argued that the denial of immediate legal representation contravened fundamental rights to fair hearing and due process. The development now shifts attention to the next court proceedings, where the charges against Ojeogwu will be tested in full. Public scrutiny continues to grow, with many Nigerians questioning the intersection of politics, celebrity, and justice in a nation still wrestling with issues of power and accountability.
| 2025-11-10 16:55:55