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JUST IN: Ex-Imo governor Rochas Okorocha released | READ DETAILS

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Feb 22, 2021

The Spokesperson for Imo State Command, Orlando Ikeokwu on Monday, confirmed that the former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, has been released.

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Ikeokwu told Channels that Okorocha was released on Sunday night after he was "invited" for "questioning" over the unsealing of the Spring Palm Estate linked to his wife, Nkechi.

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"He was released later at night," the PPRO said.

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He adde that "If anybody is found culpable, definitely, he will be charged to court. If investigation proves that he (Okorocha) has committed an offence, he will be charged to court."

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PM News had earlier reported that the ex-governor stormed the estate with his supporters, policemen, soldiers and personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Sunday morning and ordered the unsealing of the estate.

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Government officials had also mobilised to the estate, leading to a confrontation that left many persons injured and cars were smashed.

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