Crime Lawyer defending accused in IPOB hotbed gunned down Published 5 years ago on September 16, 2021 By Editor A lawyer defending some accused persons in Orlu, Imo, has been killed by hoodlums yet to be identified. Darlington Odume aka Omekagu was shot inside a supermarket at Amaifeke, Orlu on September 15. The assailants entered the supermarket, walked up to him, and shot him in the chest. Then they got on their motorcycles, and sped off. By-standers rushed him to a hospital in the area but was rejected and referred to the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu. Omekagu was representing some of those in court in the violence-prone Orlu. IPOB and federal security agencies have been clashing mostly in the area. The state police command’s spokesperson Michael Abattam has confirmed the incident, adding investigation has commenced to apprehend the killers. Related Topics: Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}{{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}Submitting… Trending News1 week ago Widow of late investigative broadcaster Kola Olawuyi dies Crime7 days ago Outrage as NYSC doctor allegedly dies after delay in approving sick leave Energy1 week ago Gas flaring takes toll on children, residents in Rivers oil-producing communities Aviation7 days ago NIS issues updated guidelines for contactless passport renewal for Nigerians abroad Latest6 days ago One killed as ethnic clash erupts in Ibadan following reported overnight stabbing (video) Aviation1 week ago Could you prove that bag is yours? The precautions that could protect you from a travel nightmare