Sammy West vows to go to prison five times to protect Regina Daniels
Sammy West, the younger brother of actress Regina Daniels, told his sister he was willing to go to prison repeatedly if it meant she would not be beaten again.
The remark came during an emotional video call shortly after Sammy was granted bail. He spoke in pidgin and said he would “go to prison five times” to keep Regina safe. The clip was shared on social media and has been widely viewed.
Sammy’s arrest and remand followed a petition that family members say involved Regina’s estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The family and some members of the public have accused powerful interests of influencing the case and raised concerns about due process. Authorities have given limited public detail on the charges.
Regina Daniels posted videos showing her distress while the family contested the circumstances of Sammy’s detention. In those posts she pleaded for help and described the experience as traumatic. The social-media exchanges have amplified calls for transparency from the police and for legal clarity about the case.
Supporters and public figures have weighed in, with some calling for Sammy’s release and others urging calm while legal processes run their course. Lawyers and rights campaigners say the courts must handle the matter openly so the public can assess whether proper procedures were followed.
