The founder of Daar Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi who was arrested in London, United Kingdom on Sunday has been released.
A statement by the management of Daar Communications said Dokpesi was released a few hours after his arrest at the London Heathrow Airport on Sunday while flying in from Abuja via Frankfurt. He was invited off the plane by UK security agents for questioning.
“Dokpesi was delayed at the airport for some hours before his passport was stamped and he was cleared by British Immigration officials for entry into the country”, part of the statement said.
The full statement reads:
The founder of DAAR Communications Plc High Chief Raymond Dokpesi (Ph.D) has been released after an incident which saw him delayed on arrival at the London Heathrow airport on Sunday January 8, 2022.
Dokpesi arrived via Frankfurt from Abuja on a Lufthansa airlines flight and was invited off the plane, before other passengers were disembarked.
Dokpesi was delayed at the airport for some hours before his passport was stamped and he was cleared by British Immigration officials for entry into the country.
His visit to the United Kingdom is not unconnected to the invitation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar by the British government to share perspectives on issues around the 2023 presidential elections.ย
The media founder is the Deputy Director-General, Technical & Systems of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council.
Chief Dokpesi wishes to thank all for their outpour of love, prayers and support following the news of the incident and to reassure that he is hale and hearty.
Signed,
Management
