Sen Rochas Okorocha released from police detention

Mon, Feb 22, 2021
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Politics

ROCHAS Okorocha, the past governor of Imo state, who was arrested by the Imo state police command has been released.

The IMO state police public relations officer, Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed his release on Monday morning.

Ikeokwu told Channels that Okorocha was released on Sunday night after he was “invited” for “questioning” over the unsealing of the Spring Palm Estate linked to his wife, Nkechi.
“He was released later at night,” the PPRO said.He added that “If anybody is found culpable, definitely, that person will be charged to court. If investigation proves that he (Okorocha) has committed an offense, he will be charged to court.”

PM News had earlier reported that the ex-governor stormed the estate with his supporters, policemen, soldiers, and personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Sunday morning and ordered the unsealing of the estate.

Government officials had also mobilised to the estate, leading to a confrontation that left many persons injured and cars were smashed.

.  from pmnewsnigeria .

– Feb. 22, 2021 @ 12:47 GMT /

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