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Nollywood actress Angela Okorie was remanded in Suleja Correctional Facility on January 28, 2026. This follows her arrest in Lagos for allegedly jumping bail in a two-year case involving Mercy Johnson. Reports confirm police flew her to Abuja after her surety could not be located.
The ongoing legal dispute between Angela Okorie and Mercy Johnson has taken a serious turn.
A court in Abuja ordered the remand of Okorie on January 28, 2026, following a swift operation by the police. This development comes after a chaotic series of events that began in Lagos just hours prior.
A midnight raid and flight
Filmmaker Stanley Ontop revealed the timeline of the arrest in a social media post. He claims police arrested Okorie at midnight on January 27 and flew her to Abuja by 6 am the next day.
Ontop questioned the unusual speed of the process.
”So the judicial can work this fast?” he asked, expressing shock at how quickly the court processed the matter. He criticized the move and urged authorities to stop “abusing powers” against his colleague.
Why the court acted now
Sources indicate that the case has dragged on for over two years without resolution.
The court had previously granted Okorie bail, but she allegedly failed to appear for multiple hearings. Matters worsened when the person who stood as her surety could not be found despite several attempts.
This forced the judge to issue a directive for her immediate production in court. Officers tracked the actress to Lagos to enforce the order.
Readers tracking the feud have seen how Doris Ogala reacts Mercy Johnson hailed following Angela Okories arrest as the news broke online.
Next steps in the case
Okorie will remain in Suleja prison while the investigation and court proceedings continue.
Her legal team has not yet released an official statement regarding her defense strategy. Supporters like Ontop have vowed to travel to Abuja to secure her release.
This incident marks a major escalation since the initial reports that Angela Okorie arrested police detain actress over Mercy Johnson dispute earlier in the week. The court has adjourned the matter for further hearing.
