Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has been granted bail following his arrest in Abuja over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
Police arrested him on Monday night at the REIZ Continental Hotel. He was released on self-recognisance after about an hour of questioning, according to Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
Iniedu disclosed the development during a telephone interview with AIT News correspondent Ada Ononye.
Police Say Okorocha Missed Three Invitations
The police spokesperson said the former governor had declined three invitations before officers arrested him.
An invitation initially scheduled for September 2 was moved to September 8 at the request of his lawyers, but Okorocha reportedly did not appear.
The account did not specify the date of the third invitation.
Further Questioning Expected at Force Headquarters
Okorocha was expected at Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday for further questioning as investigators continued examining the allegations.
The report did not provide details of the documents or events underlying the alleged conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
No response from Okorocha or his legal representatives was included in the account. The allegations remain under investigation.
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