Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has explained the reason behind the arrest of actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels's brother, Samuel "Sammy West" Ojeogwu.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Regina alleged that the police detained her brother on the orders of her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, the Delta North senator.

The allegation gained traction on Tuesday after the 25-year-old actress and her siblings accused the 64-year-old senator of abusing his power and demanded Sammy West's immediate release.

In response to the controversy, the command's spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed to the Tribune newspaper on Friday that the police were responsible for Sammy West's arrest.

Ms Adeh explained that Sammy ...