Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has publicly reacted to the alleged arrest and detention of Regina Daniels brother Sammy West which reportedly stemmed from the ongoing marital crisis between Daniels and her estranged husband Senator Ned Nwoko Johnson questioned the nature of the arrest and called for justice .
A Call for Justice Mercy Johnson Questions Sammy Wests Arrest
In a swift and emotional reaction that has seized the attention of the Nigerian entertainment sphere veteran Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has publicly condemned the alleged arrest and detention of her colleague Regina Daniels elder brother Samuel Daniels popularly known as Sammy West The arrest is reported to be an escalation of the deepening and public marital crisis between Regina Daniels and her estranged husband Senator Ned Nwoko .
Taking to her social media platform Ms Johnson who is often considered a godmother figure to the younger Daniels expressed grave concern over the handling of the arrest questioning the integrity of the process and the state of the justice system in Nigeria .
The Heart of the Controversy Johnsons Strong Statement
Mercy Johnson did not mince words in her critique of the situation Her post highlighted the alleged lack of due process following Sammy Wests apprehension She expressed profound dismay over the apparent denial of access to the arrested individual and the quick transfer between states .
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“The worst form of injustice is pretended justice” Ms Johnson wrote She continued her lamentation detailing the sequence of events as alleged by the family “A child was arrested no one can or has been allowed to see him for 2 days he was flown from Lagos to Abuja and was allegedly taken to court from the airport How did we get here Nigeria Wow” .
This strong statement by a well respected figure like Mercy Johnson adds significant weight to Regina Daniels ongoing plea for help and highlights the widespread concern over the allegations of misuse of power .
Backstory The Tumultuous Marital Crisis
The alleged arrest of Sammy West is the latest development in the highly publicised matrimonial fallout between Regina Daniels 25 and her estranged husband Senator Ned Nwoko 64 The couples troubled marriage was first exposed to the public after Regina Daniels took to social media alleging physical assault and abuse from the lawmaker .
In her initial outburst Daniels revealed she was no longer interested in the marriage stating she could no longer endure the alleged abuse She further accused Nwoko of continuous harassment of her family specifically mentioning that the Senator had ordered the arrest of her siblings placing her sister in fear of a similar fate The actress emotionally expressed that she felt she was “losing her mind” over the lawmakers actions against her family vowing to stand by her brother despite the crisis .
The Details of the Arrest and Conflicting Reports
Sammy West himself confirmed on his Instagram story that he was being held at the Ogombo Police Division in Lagos shortly after his arrest However the situation quickly became clouded by conflicting reports .
- Familys Allegation Another of Reginas brothers Sweezzy alleged that Sammy West was denied access to a lawyer and taken straight to court from the airport in Abuja on a direct charge with the courts location undisclosed Sweezzy went as far as to label the incident a “kidnapping” orchestrated by Ned Nwoko stating “This is no longer intimidation This is kidnapping” The family also claimed that the initial altercation leading to the crisis involved Ned Nwoko allegedly biting Regina smashing her head on the wall and pushing her down from a step .
- Police Clarification The Lagos State Police Commands spokesperson refuted the claim that Lagos officers were responsible for the arrest The Command clarified that the arresting officers were on an official assignment from Abuja operating with a duly signed warrant Sammy West was held briefly at the Ogombo Division only due to the late hour of the arrest before his transfer to Abuja for procedural processing effectively confirming the interstate transfer but denying the operation was a local one .
Nwoko s Counter Allegations and Public Outcry
Senator Ned Nwoko has vehemently denied the accusations of physical abuse In a counter claim he alleged that Regina Daniels public outbursts and behaviour were a result of her being under the influence of hard drugs Nwoko had reportedly insisted that his estranged wife enter a rehabilitation centre a suggestion she has publicly scorned .
The arrest of her brother has only intensified the public drama driving Regina Daniels to plead with her estranged husband “Leave my family alone Ned And leave me alone too” .
The collective reaction from the public amplified by celebrity voices like Mercy Johnson continues to demand accountability and transparency in the case raising critical questions about the power dynamics and rule of law in high profile disputes .
Disclaimer
The news information presented here is based on available reports and reliable sources concerning a dispute between public figures Readers should cross check updates from official news outlets and law enforcement agencies for the most current and official legal status of the individuals mentioned .