The Orlu Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association announced a shutdown of court sessions on Thursday in the Oguta and Omumma axis of Imo State.
This decision came after the tragic murder of lawyer Chinedu Nwowu, who was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Wednesday evening while driving along Mgbidi road.
In response to the incident, the branch issued a statement on Thursday, stating, “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.”
Efforts by THE WHISTLER reporter to reach the police spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, for comments were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls.
