Imo State attorneys have temporarily suspended legal activities in three regions of the state in response to the murder of one of their colleagues, Chinedu Nwowu, by unidentified gunmen.
In observance of the mrudered lawyer, it was decided that on Thursday, January 24, courts in the three regions of Mgbidi, Oguta, and Omumma would not be in operation.
According to reports, on Wednesday, January 22, Nwowu was ambushed and fatally shot by armed assailants in his village of Mgbidi.
He was shot after the shooters ambushed him and double crossed his car while he was driving, according to sources close to the late lawyer and his companions.
With the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in Orlu’s leadership proposing a boycott of court proceedings today, Nwowu’s passing has continued to incite fear and some indignation.
The announcement was made in protest of the member’s death, according to a memo written by Chukwuemeka Okoro for the NBA’s Orli chapter.
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At ten in the morning, an emergency meeting would be held in Mgbidi, according to Okro.
In response to the horrific murder of one of us, CHINEDU NWOWU, in his hometown of Mgbidi last night, Okoro announced, “All attorneys of Oru/Oguta Forum are hereby notified of a crucial emergency meeting this morning by 10am at the High Court, Mgbidi.”
Today’s sessions of the High Courts of Mgbidi, Oguta, and Omumma will not be held. Be on time, please,” he said.
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