The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has spoken out on the arrest of singer and entertainer, Mr. Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, who is the brother of Nollywood actress and producer, Regina Daniels.
According to the police, the arrest followed a formal petition accusing him and three others of several offences, including criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying.
POLITICS NIGERIA observed that the matter has since drawn wide attention on social media after the actress linked the arrest to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said Ojeogwu was lawfully arrested after ignoring repeated police invitations.
She stated, “On 28th October 2025, the FCT Metro Area Command received a petition against one Mr. Samuel Ojeogwu and three others, alleging criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, criminal intimidation, theft and cyber-bullying.”
Adeh explained that several invitations were sent to the musician for questioning, but he failed to appear.
She added that he was later arrested in Lagos under a valid court warrant and transferred to Abuja for investigation.
After the investigation, Adeh said the case was taken to court on November 6, 2025.
She noted that Ojeogwu was charged for criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft, and has been remanded pending his bail conditions.
The police spokesperson also addressed claims made by Regina Daniels, who alleged that the arrest was politically motivated and influenced by her ex-husband.
The actress had earlier taken to social media to accuse Senator Nwoko of using his influence to harass her family through her brother’s detention.
She also claimed that Sammy West was denied access to his lawyer and relatives after being remanded in Keffi Prison, Nasarawa State, by a magistrate court in Dutse.
However, SP Adeh dismissed those claims, insisting that the police acted strictly by the law.
She said, “The command remains committed to professional policing, due process, and the rule of law.”
Adeh stressed that the police would not be drawn into personal disputes or political controversies surrounding the matter.