Rivers Lawmakers Sokari Goodboy and Ezebunwo Ichemati Released From Police Custody

Rivers lawmakers Sokari Goodboy and Ezebunwo Ichemati have been released from police custody. Recall that the two men were arrested at the PDP NEC Meeting on Thursday. However, it’s mentioned that there have been demands and calls for their release, indicating they were arrested and detained by the police.

The duo was arrested by the police outside the venue of the National Executive Committee meeting of the PDP in Abuja on April 18, 2024. There was significant tension and demands for their release from various groups, including kinsmen, youths, and political groups. Kinsmen of Sokari Goodboy, in particular, demanded their immediate and unconditional release and threatened to stage a protest at the Rivers State Police Headquarters if their demands were not met