Ndi Imo | Gunmen kill popular lawyer in Imo state.
Gunmen kill popular lawyer in Imo state.
Gunmen on Thursday, September 16th 2021 stormed a supermarket at Umudara, Amaifeke in Orlu Local Government Area of the state killing popular legal practitioner, Darlington Odume, aka Omekagu.
Odume who before his untimely death was handling some of the cases of those arrested in connection with the violence rocking the area according to sources, was allegedly shot on his chest by the gunmen before fleeing in a waiting car. The victim was rushed to a hospital in the area but was rejected and referred to the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu. He died before reaching IMSUTH.
Confirming the incident,the Imo state Police command Spokesman, Mr Michael Abattam said that the Force, ably led by the state commissioner of police, Rabiu Hussaini, has commenced full investigation into the ugly shooting and assured that those involved will be brought to book.
