Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The legal team of Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation International Church, has broken its silence on reports surrounding the cleric's alleged arrest in connection with an investigation into the death of a Germany-based Nigerian businessman.

The controversy followed the arrest of Mr Okafor's parents-in-law, Justin Iwerebor and his wife, Anthonia, by officers of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti. They were taken into custody over the circumstances surrounding the death of Solomon Iwerebor, Justin's brother.

Solomon reportedly died in September after staying with the couple during a visit to Nigeria. His relatives petitioned the police, alleging that they were not given sufficient information a...