The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has welcomed the decision by the Nigeria Police Force to bring Ms. Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer and other parties to Abuja over allegations surrounding her arrest and detention by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command.
Executive Director of RULAAC, Okechukwu Nwanguma, said the move followed the organisation’s petition to the Inspector-General of Police, which was subsequently referred to the IGP X-Squad, FCID Abuja for investigation.
Nwanguma said RULAAC’s intervention followed complaints by Jennifer that she was arrested after police officers looking for her brother could not find him.
According to him, Jennifer also alleged that she was detained for four days at the RRS facility at Awkuzu and that ₦600,000 was collected in connection with securing her release on bail.
“The Anambra State Police Command has denied the allegation that ₦600,000 was collected for her bail and has maintained that Jennifer was arrested in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation,” Nwanguma said.
He noted that the conflicting accounts reinforce the need for an independent, evidence-based investigation in which all parties are heard.
Nwanguma disclosed that on 30 September 2026, RULAAC’s representative, Mr. Ekpewerechi Chidi, appeared before the investigating team in Abuja and formally adopted the petition.
He said the police have now assured the organisation that arrangements are being made to bring all parties, including Jennifer, to Abuja for a comprehensive interview with the DIG FCID, through the CP X-Squad.
Quoting the police response, Nwanguma said: “Compliments, sir. Your message has been acknowledged; meanwhile, arrangements have been made to bring all parties involved, including Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, to Abuja for a comprehensive interview with the DIG FCID, through the CP X-Squad, FCID Abuja. Thanks.”
While welcoming the development, the RULAAC boss insisted that Jennifer must be granted unhindered access to her family, lawyers and RULAAC as arrangements are made for her interview.
“Such access is necessary not only to reassure her family and those who have raised concerns about her welfare, but also to ensure that Jennifer has an opportunity to receive independent legal advice before and during any interview or statement-taking process,” he said.
Nwanguma urged the investigating authorities to ensure that any statement obtained from Jennifer is made freely and voluntarily, without intimidation, coercion, inducement or duress.
“Allowing her access to a lawyer of her choice will strengthen confidence in the investigation and protect the integrity of whatever evidence emerges from the process,” he added.
He clarified that RULAAC’s intervention was not intended to shield Jennifer from lawful investigation.
“If credible evidence exists that she committed an offence known to law, she should be investigated in accordance with due process and, where the evidence warrants, brought before a court of competent jurisdiction,” Nwanguma said.
He also demanded a thorough probe of her allegations concerning the circumstances of her arrest and detention and the alleged collection of ₦600,000.
“Any officer or other person found responsible for wrongdoing should be held accountable in accordance with the law,” he stated.
Nwanguma commended the Inspector-General of Police for directing an investigation and the FCID/X-Squad leadership for the steps taken so far, urging that the process remain independent, transparent, evidence-driven and respectful of the rights, dignity and safety of everyone involved.
