Probe Those Responsible for My Arrest, Nwosu Appeals to IG

Goddy Egene

Mr. Uche Nwosu, who was arrested by security operatives in an Anglican Church last Sunday has called on the Inspector General of Police (IG), Usman Alkali Baba, to probe the circumstances surrounding his arrest and those responsible.

Nwosu, who is a son-in-law to former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, also called on the IG to ask his abductors to name the owner of a private jet that was stationed at the airport to take him away after his arrest.

The former Imo State gubernatorial candidate was whisked away by the security agencies at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State on Sunday. But was later released on the same day.

But speaking on ARISE News Channel last night, Nwosu said his arrest was planned to humiliate him, stressing that the Imo State government was behind the whole plot. He alleged that his abductors where taking orders from security operatives in Imo State Government, hence his conviction that his ordeal was orchestrated by the government.

The former commissioner, who said he was never told what his offence was, commended the IG for his intervention. Nwosu therefore, called on the IG probe the incident with the aim of unveiling all those involved, including the person that paid for the private jet that was waiting for him at the airport.

“Who hired and paid for the private jet that was waiting to take me away. I was asking them what my offence was and they refused to say anything. They were getting instruction and asked me to take off my clothes. They handcuffed me and took my pictures for the social media. All these just to humiliate me. But I thank the IG for his intervention and professional conduct,” Nwosu said.

Meanwhile, the Imo State Government has said it will not support any form of disrespect for a place of worship by security agencies.

In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, the government said it believes that no stone should be spared in the effort to rid Imo of criminality and banditry.

The spokesman noted that Mr Nwosu’s arrest within the church premises could have been avoided and therefore stands condemned.

However, while government regrets the manner the arrest was made, Mr Emelumba stressed that since it was purely a security matter, the full reason such an action was taken will eventually unfold and perhaps guide the public better.

The Imo State Government appealed to those negatively affected by the action to bear with the security agencies, adding that Governor Hope Uzodinma holds the Anglican Communion in very high esteem and will never support any act that will disrespect her reverential status as a place of divine worship.

Hon Emelumba also stated that the government will continue to protect the interest of citizens of the state while not impeding the work of security agencies.