Popular Benue Lawyer, Mike Ofikwu, Shot Dead In Otukpo

The Late Mike Ofikwu

Popular lawyer and activist, Mike Ofikwu has been assassinated at his residence in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state.

Mr. Ofikwu was reportedly shot dead by the unknown assailants Wednesday night at about 8pm by the entrance of his residence on Otukpa Street in the ancient town, Vanguard reports.

A source in the area who spoke to the paper on condition of anonymity said the late lawyer arrived at the gates of his home, waiting for it to be opened when two armed men in a vehicle drove close to him and shot him dead.

“It was like what you see in the movies. He just returned back home and was waiting for the gate of his house to be opened for him to drive in. Suddenly two men in a vehicle who were obviously tailing him, drove close to him and shot him after which they fled” the source was quoted as saying.

“The gunshot attracted the attention of people who ran to the scene and he was immediately rushed to the hospital but he was already dead after losing so much blood.

“His tragic death has thrown the Idoma community into mourning because he was a known lawyer and activist in this part of the state and country and we find it so difficult to understand the motive for his murder”, the source added.

Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene who confirmed the development commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased assuring that investigation into the matter was on “and I can assure you that justice will be served.”

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