Nollywood star Regina Daniels has expressed heartfelt joy after her brother, Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, regained his freedom following days in detention.
Sammy West was arrested and arraigned on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft — allegations reportedly linked to a petition filed by Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
Confirming her brother’s release on Tuesday, Daniels took to Instagram, sharing a video of herself celebrating emotionally.
> “And my brother is out. So, one battle down,” she exclaimed with relief.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command had earlier arraigned Ojeogwu before a Magistrate Court in Abuja after receiving a petition on 28 October 2025. He was formally charged on 6 November, but on Monday, 10 November, the court granted him bail set at ₦5 million, secured through a legal team led by human rights lawyer Marshal Abubakar. The case was adjourned till 28 November for further hearing.
In her video message, an emotional Regina Daniels reflected on the overwhelming love and solidarity she received from fans and well-wishers during her brother’s ordeal.
> “Do you know it’s such a big deal to be loved by so many people? The kind of love I received this period makes me emotional,” she said, adding cheekily,
“Jokes on you, Ned, because you thought people would hate me.”
She continued, thanking her supporters for standing by her:
> “I have my mothers, my fathers, my uncles, my brothers, my sisters, my friends, my fans, my online aunties and daddies — everybody fighting for me. Thank you all; I can’t even start mentioning names.”
A separate clip shared by activist Omoyele Sowore showed jubilant scenes as friends and celebrities — including actress Mercy Johnson — celebrated Sammy West’s release.
The development adds yet another chapter to the mounting tension between Regina Daniels and Senator Nwoko, following weeks of speculation about cracks in their marriage. Daniels had earlier gone viral in a tearful video, vowing to “go back” amid what she described as her family’s emotional ordeal.
Nwoko, however, has denied any accusations of domestic violence, attributing the couple’s troubles to alleged substance and alcohol abuse, a claim that Daniels and her circle have strongly refuted.
For now, Daniels is revelling in the victory of having her brother back home — one battle won, though the war of words between the actress and the senator appears far from over.
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