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Police release Okorocha from custody

The Imo State Police Command has released Rochas Okorocha after 24 hours in their custody.

Okorocha, former Governor of the State was arrested after he broke into an estate belonging to his wife which was sealed by the state government..

Orlando Ikeokwu, the state Police Public Relations Officer disclosed this while featuring on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily, on Monday.

However, the state police spokesman said Okorocha was released last night.

“He was released later at night. 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,” he said.

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