Police accused of blocking court-ordered release of Abuja businesswoman
Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has accused the police of preventing the release of businesswoman Tracy Nicolas Ohiri despite a court order in her favour. Sowore claims the police blocked court staff from signing her release warrant after bail was granted. He also criticised the involvement of David Umahi, alleging the case is a civil dispute being escalated into a criminal matter. The police have not responded to requests for comment.
What happened
- Omoyele Sowore accused the police of frustrating a court order for Tracy Nicolas Ohiri's release after her arrest and arraignment in Abuja.
- Sowore claims police officials prevented court staff from signing her release warrant at the Wuse Magistrate Court.
- He criticised both the police and David Umahi, alleging the arrest and detention were illegal and related to a financial dispute.
- Tracy Nicolas Ohiri had previously accused Umahi of owing her N250 million, which Sowore says is a civil matter.
- Attempts to reach police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin for comment were unsuccessful.
