Gunmen in Imo State have tragically killed popular lawyer Victor Onwubiko. The incident occurred on Saturday evening while Onwubiko was traveling back to his residence at Abia State University, Uturu.
According to reports, the attack happened along the Okigwe/Uturu road during a kidnapping incident between 8 pm and 9 pm. Onwubiko, who resided in Okigwe town in Imo State but was based at Abia State University, was ambushed and fatally shot by the gunmen.
“A lawyer who was later identified as Barrister Victor Onwubiko was killed by gunmen along Okigwe Road. He is based in Okigwe town in Imo state but is a resident of Abia State University Uturu,” the report said.
He was returning to Abia State where he also resides when he was ambushed by gunmen and killed along Okigwe/Uturu road.
“There have been series of kidnappings and killings along the road irrespective of the heavy security agents in the area,” the source added.
The area has seen a rise in kidnappings and killings despite the presence of heavy security. The State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that they are actively investigating the matter.
“We are on top of the situation, I am going to issue a press statement on it,” the PPRO said.
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