Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has reacted to the arrest of his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, during a church service at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama Obieri in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo state, earlier today December 26.
Okorocha alleged that the police officers who carried out the arrest, pushed down his wife, Nkechi, down and tore the clothes of his first daughter, Uloma.
The former Governor of Imo state also alleged that the incumbent Governor, Hope Uzodinma deceived the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, into desecrating the church worship by arresting Nwosu.
Also alleging that there was no warrant of arrest or invitation, Okorocha further revealed that the Imo state commissioner of police told him that the IGP approved Nwosu’s arrest.
He stated that Uzodinma has framed up something against Uche Nwosu and Buhari should be informed about what is happening in Imo State.
The senator representing Imo West senatorial district said;
“Uche Nwosu, my wife and daughter were at the church for an outing service, when a group of men in police uniform started shooting while the sermon was ongoing. In the course of their activities, they pushed down my wife and tore my daughter’s clothes. No warrant of arrest. No invitation. We suspected kidnapping at first. Many people were injured while running. Uche Nwosu was dragged into a bus carrying Imo State Government number plate.
“They were identified as policemen from Imo State Government House by their colleagues attached to Uche for the burial (of his mother). I got the CP who said that the IGP approved his arrest.
“The shock of such an arrest without warrant and humiliating members of my family is unfortunate. Most security operatives in Imo know nothing about the arrest. I don’t know what they framed up. The IGP could only do this on high-level misinformation from Hope Uzodinma. Over 100 gunshots to arrest Uche Nwosu. What kind of ruthless behaviour on an innocent citizen of Nigeria?
“Uzodinma wants to frame me up by all means. Uzodinma has to answer for most of the activities going on. Uzodinma must mention the names of those who are responsible for insecurity in Imo State or he should be held responsible for all the killings in the state. Uzodinma has framed up something against Uche Nwosu. Buhari should be informed about what is happening in Imo State. Hundreds of citizens are being killed in this state.”