• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

 Courts Shut Over Murder Of Imo Lawyer 

by Angela Nkwo- Akpolu
4 months ago
in News
imo
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

After the gruesome murder of an Imo State-based lawyer, Barr Chinedu George Nwowu, by fleeing gunmen on Wednesday night, all the courts within the Mgbidi, Oguta and Omumma areas of Imo State have been ordered shut yesterday.

Advertisement

Nwowu, who hailed from Mgbidi, was on Wednesday night shot dead along the Mgbidi highway by fleeing gunmen after he was intercepted and dragged out from his car.
Following the killing, the Nigerian Bar Association Orlu branch announced the closure of all courts within the axis.

In a memo issued by Barr Chukwuemeka Okoro on behalf of the branch, the branch notified lawyers that they would have an emergency meeting by 10 am at the high court premises in Mgbidi.

The statement read, “Following the gruesome murder of one of us, CHINEDU NWOWU, last night in his town, Mgbidi, all lawyers of Oru/Oguta Forum are hereby notified of a crucial emergency meeting this morning by 10 am at the High Court, Mgbidi.

“The Mgbidi, Oguta and Omumma High Courts will not sit today. Please, be punctual.”
Meanwhile, the NBA chairman of the Orlu Branch, Barr Ben Amukamara, confirmed that the members were meeting at the Mgbidi High Court premises yesterday following the killing of Nwowu.
Sources said Nwowu was driving along the Mgbidi highway when the gunmen intercepted him at about 7 pm on Wednesday.

RELATED

Osun LG Election, A Waste Of Taxpayers’ Money  – APC Chieftain

Anti-Tinubu Coalition Will Fail, Osun APC Chieftain Tells Atiku, Others

14 minutes ago
May Day: Abbas Hails Workers, Urges Patriotism To Nation

Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kalu Mourn 22 Kano Athletes

38 minutes ago

A source said after his car was intercepted, the gunmen dragged him out of the vehicle and shot him several times before they fled.
The source said, “We saw a car overtake the man’s car dangerously, and right before our eyes, boys carrying guns just jumped out and stopped the man’s car and dragged him out.

“The gunmen dragged him out from the car and just shot him many times. Then they entered their car and drove off. We were lying on the floor for fear of our lives and watching helplessly. The incident did not last up to five minutes to enable people to rally help from the security operatives.”

According to him, people later came out and rushed the lawyer to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival,” the source said.

Meanwhile, Imo State Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the incident and said police had commenced an investigation.
He said the police will not allow the perpetrators of the killing to get away with their crime and assured that the police were on top of the case.

Okoye said, “The police are pained by this incident, but I assure you that we will apprehend the hoodlums behind this dastardly act. We have already commenced an investigation, and we will stop at nothing to catch the gang.”

However, on Thursday, court sittings were held at the Orlu Road court premises in Owerri.

However, lawyers were seen discussing the incident in groups but in hushed tones.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Breaking NEWS: Nigerians can now earn in US Dollars, acquire ultra premium domains for low and sell for super profit. Our client acquired a domain for $3715 and got it sold for $42,000. Click here to see how you too can profit from the business.


Tags: Imo
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Ministry Partners Photizo Life Foundation To Host 2025 Creativity Week

Next Post

Committee For Africa Women Conference 2025 Constituted

Angela Nkwo- Akpolu

Angela Nkwo- Akpolu

You May Like

Osun LG Election, A Waste Of Taxpayers’ Money  – APC Chieftain
News

Anti-Tinubu Coalition Will Fail, Osun APC Chieftain Tells Atiku, Others

2025/06/01
May Day: Abbas Hails Workers, Urges Patriotism To Nation
News

Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kalu Mourn 22 Kano Athletes

2025/06/01
Tinubu Commissions New Naval Fleet To Boost Maritime Security
News

Tinubu Commissions New Naval Fleet To Boost Maritime Security

2025/06/01
Mixed Reactions As UDUS Seeks N13m Assistance From Public For Ailing Lecturer
Education

Mixed Reactions As UDUS Seeks N13m Assistance From Public For Ailing Lecturer

2025/06/01
Abiodun Threatens Action Against Traditional Rulers Selling Govt Land
News

Ogun Gov Donates N1m Each To Families Of Deceased Kano Athletes, Officials

2025/06/01
MAAUN Partners 50 Varsities Across 21 Countries
Education

MAAUN Partners 50 Varsities Across 21 Countries

2025/06/01
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Anti-Tinubu Coalition Will Fail, Osun APC Chieftain Tells Atiku, Others

2 Die, 100 Arrested In France After PSG Champions League Victory Fracas

Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kalu Mourn 22 Kano Athletes

Tinubu Commissions New Naval Fleet To Boost Maritime Security

He Stood, He Served, He Inspired: My Tribute To Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti

Mixed Reactions As UDUS Seeks N13m Assistance From Public For Ailing Lecturer

Ogun Gov Donates N1m Each To Families Of Deceased Kano Athletes, Officials

MAAUN Partners 50 Varsities Across 21 Countries

Maths Meets Melody As Professor Drops Debut Album

Catholic Bishops Alarmed Over Disunity In Nigeria

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.