Sowore Demands Release of Regina Daniels’ Brother Following Arrest

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned the arrest and detention of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the younger brother of actress Regina Daniels.

Sammy West was reportedly arrested in Lagos on November 4 by security operatives allegedly linked to Senator Ned Nwoko. He was later transferred to Abuja and arraigned before a Dutse Magistrate Court on November 6 without legal representation. The court subsequently ordered his detention at Keffi Prison in Nasarawa State until November 28.

Family members allege that Sammy was denied access to a lawyer and kept incommunicado, claiming the arrest is connected to an ongoing personal dispute between Nwoko and Daniels. Regina Daniels had previously expressed concern over her brother’s whereabouts, while her siblings, Lawrence and Sweezzy, accused Nwoko of using his political influence to orchestrate the detention.

Sowore described the incident as an abuse of power and called for Sammy’s immediate release. In a Facebook post, he wrote:

“I have been informed that Senator Ned Nwoko, in collusion with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has unjustly imprisoned Samuel Ojeogwu, aka Sammy West, the younger brother of Nwoko’s now-estranged wife, Regina Daniels.

“It is deeply troubling that this unholy alliance of impunity between Senator Nwoko, certain police officials, and some compliant magistrates continues unchecked. I call on the authorities to end this injustice immediately and release Sammy West by withdrawing the fabricated charges against him.”