The Integrity Youth Alliance has dismissed as false and misleading the claim by former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, “orchestrated the unlawful detention” of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the brother of actress Regina Daniels.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Kelvin Adegbenga, the group described Sowore’s remarks as defamatory and baseless, stressing that IGP Egbetokun has no involvement whatsoever in the arrest, detention, or prosecution of Mr Ojeogwu.
“The Inspector-General of Police does not interfere with ongoing investigations or operational processes handled by subordinate commands or divisions of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement clarified.
Providing details of the case, the Alliance disclosed that on 28th October 2025, the FCT Metro Area Command received a petition against Mr Ojeogwu and three others for alleged offences of Criminal Conspiracy, Trespass, Assault, Criminal Intimidation, Theft, and Cyber-bullying. Despite several invitations for questioning, Mr Ojeogwu reportedly failed to honour them.
He was subsequently arrested in Lagos on the authority of a duly issued court warrant and conveyed to Abuja for investigation. Following the conclusion of the inquiry, he was charged in court on November 6, 2025, for offences bordering on Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Trespass, Assault, Criminal Intimidation, and Theft, and has since been remanded pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.
The group faulted Sowore’s assertion of an “unholy alliance of impunity between Senator Ned Nwoko, sections of the Nigeria Police Force, and some pliant magistrates,” describing it as “reckless and capable of misleading the public.”
According to the Alliance, the Nigeria Police Force acted strictly in accordance with the law, ensuring due process was followed from the receipt of the petition to the arraignment of the suspect.
“We therefore advise Mr Omoyele Sowore to desist from politicising legitimate law enforcement processes and to approach the court if he believes Mr Samuel Ojeogwu is facing bogus charges, rather than resorting to unfounded public allegations,” the statement added.
The Integrity Youth Alliance reaffirmed its commitment to defending truth, justice, and the rule of law.
