JUST IN: Gunmen Kill Imo-Based Lawyer

EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have reportedly murdered Victor Onwubiko, a legal practitioner based in Imo state and resident of Uturu in Abia state.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night while the lawyer was returning to Abia State University, Uturu, where he resides.

EDITOR’S PICKS

• Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament
• REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times In 2023
• Tinubu Meets Tijaniyya Leader, Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass In Aso Rock (Photos)

According to a source, the tragic event occurred along the Okigwe/Uturu road between 8 and 9 pm on Saturday, February 10, during a notable kidnapping incident.

Read Also: Gunmen abduct Southeast-bound passengers, allegedly kill driver
He said: “A lawyer who was later identified as Barr. Victor Onwubiko was killed by gunmen along Okigwe Road. He is based in Okigwe town in Imo state but is a resident of Abia State University Uturu.

“He was returning to Abia State where he also resides when he was ambushed by gunmen and killed along Okigwe/Uturu road.

“There have been series of kidnappings and killings along the road irrespective of the heavy security agents in the area.”

FURTHER READING

• Tinubu Not Cause Of The Hardship In Nigeria, I Will Not Join Others To Criticise Him – Sanusi
• BREAKING: Cote d’Ivoire Beats Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Wins AFCON Trophy
• UK Minister, Kemi Badenoch Arrives Nigeria For 3-day Visit

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident to the Nation on Monday, said: “We are on top of the situation, I am going to issue a press statement on it.”
Click to watch our video of the week