Rochas Okorocha Arrested, Released After One-Hour Interrogation — Police

Tuesday October 13, 2026

By SituationREPORT

Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF on Monday night, Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the development to SituationREPORT.

Okorocha, who was arrested in Abuja, was, however, released on bail by the NPF following an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.

CSP Iniedu, who confirmed the arrest and subsequent release on bail to our correspondent, noted that the former governor was asked to return to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday for further interrogation as investigations into the allegations continue.

The arrest reportedly followed Okorocha’s failure to honour previous police invitations in connection with the ongoing investigation.

He was initially invited to the Force Headquarters on September 2, but the appointment was rescheduled to September 8 at the request of his lawyers, a date he reportedly failed to honour.