Rochas Okorocha
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed that Okorocha, who was arrested at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja, was released on bail.
Barely 24 hours after trading words with Imo state government over a warrant to arrest him, former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday night.
He was interrogated for about one hour before he was released.
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed that Okorocha, who was arrested at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja, was released on bail.
The allegations against the former governor include criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
Political Economist recalls that had been invited by the police to clear his name but he turned down the invitations.
He was initially invited to the Force Headquarters on September 2, but the appointment was rescheduled to September 8 at the request of his lawyers.
Police sources said Okorocha failed to honour the rescheduled invitation.
