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On January 19, 2026, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko issued a formal statement explaining the arrest of Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet, known as Ann. The document accuses her of criminally defaming the Senator regarding his wife Laila and procuring an illegal abortion for Regina Daniels using dangerous substances.
The arrest of Ms. Izuegbu Anthonet has sparked intense debate across social media platforms this week. Senator Ned Munir Nwoko released a detailed statement on January 19, 2026, to address what his team calls misleading narratives surrounding the detention of the woman commonly known as Ann.
Social media users have circulated various claims about the incident, prompting the Senator to clarify the legal basis for the police action. The statement outlines serious allegations involving criminal defamation and the termination of an unborn child.
Criminal defamation and false claims
Senator Nwoko’s communication team asserts that the police arrested Ms. Izuegbu primarily for making damaging public statements. The document states that Ann accused the Senator of physically assaulting his wife, Mrs. Laila Nwoko, and causing a miscarriage.
The Senator categorically denies these allegations. His team describes the claims as “entirely false” and reckless. The statement clarifies that no such violence occurred and Mrs. Laila Nwoko did not suffer a miscarriage due to any assault.
According to the release, these accusations lacked evidence and served as a coordinated attempt to spread baseless rumors about domestic violence within the Nwoko household. The legal team views this as a direct violation of defamation laws rather than a simple online disagreement.
Allegations of illegal abortion
The most shocking part of the statement involves a claim regarding Regina Daniels. Senator Nwoko alleges that Ann played a central role in procuring an illegal abortion for Regina during their lawful marriage.
The document describes the circumstances of the alleged abortion as “gruesome.” It claims Ann caused Regina to swallow a large quantity of “weed,” which left the actress bleeding for weeks. The Senator states that this act effectively ended the life of his unborn child.
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The statement notes that this incident happened after the marriage began. It dismisses any attempts to change the timeline of events as irrelevant to the legality of the act. The release mentions that Regina herself has previously referenced this matter publicly, placing it on record.
Ongoing investigation and witness statements
The police involvement appears to stem from a long-running investigation. A formal witness statement submitted to the Area Commander at Maitama Police Station on October 29, 2025, details these activities.
The witness statement alleges that Ann routinely sourced and administered illegal substances to Regina Daniels and others. Investigators have reportedly identified suppliers and gathered corroborative observations to support these claims.
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Senator Nwoko’s team emphasizes that this is a strict law enforcement issue. They argue that Ann’s recent social media post, which contained threats and derogatory remarks, acted as the final provocation for the arrest. The family has urged the public to rely on facts rather than social media sentiment as the legal process continues.
