Gunmen assassinate popular lawyer in Imo (PHOTOS)

Gunmen suspected to be assassins have killed a authorized practitioner, Barrister Darlington Chidume Odume popularly often called Omekagu, in Orlu Native Authorities Space of Imo State.

It was gathered that Odume, whose wife was said to be a serving police officer, was shot useless at a grocery store in Umudara Amaifeke neighborhood in Orlu round 4 pm on Wednesday, September 15.

A supply mentioned the sufferer was rushed to a hospital within the space, however was rejected and referred to the Imo State College Educating Hospital, Orlu. He died on the best way to the instructing hospital.

“They stormed a grocery store at Umudara Amaifeke, Orlu and shot him on the chest and zoomed off. He was rushed to a hospital within the space however they rejected him, referring them to the Imo State College Educating Hospital, Orlu however he died alongside the best way.”  the supply mentioned.

The supply mentioned the late Odume was dealing with a number of the instances of these arrested in reference to the violence rocking the world.

“Omekagu was dealing with a number of the instances of these arrested and believed to be harmless as a result of violence in Orlu. His wife is a police officer. Your entire neighborhood has been thrown into mourning,” the supply acknowledged.

Odume, a local of Umudara village in Amaifeke- Orlu, was referred to as to the Nigerian Bar Affiliation, 5 years in the past.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, CSP Michael Abattam, who confirmed the incident mentioned the state Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Rabiu has ordered a full scare investigation into the incident.

“The Commissioner of Police has already detailed the Commissioner of Police answerable for CID to do a full-blown investigation into the matter and to apprehend these behind the act.”

In the meantime, buddies, household and colleagues have taken to social media to mourn the lawyer.

“This image tears my soul aside……Barr Omekagu. We’re in a society crammed with hatred and acrimony, crammed with wickedness and treachery. Why would anybody wish to take a life she or he didn’t make? He was rushed to a hospital and was rejected and brought to a different hospital and confirmed useless. What a failed system, failed society, failed nation. It is onerous to Say RIP….. You’ll ceaselessly stay in our hearts Omekagu”