A senior lawyer in Enugu State, Barr Eli Ugwu has been shot dead.

The incident has thrown the entire people of Nsukka into deep agony.

Information reaching DAILY POST shows that the legal practitioner was shot dead in Kogi State shortly after delivering ransom to kidnappers who abducted his cousin.

There are, however, controversies trailing his death.

Initial claims had said he was shot by the kidnappers after delivering the ransom.

A Facebook User, Senator Chijinkem Ugwuanyi wrote on his timeline: “A part of us is Gone! He was shot dead in Kogi state while trying to pay ransom for his kidnapped cousin.

“The story is not clear since yesterday but this is the much we know at the moment.”

However, emerging reports now say Ugwu was shot dead by policemen as he was coming out of the bush, alongside his cousin upon his release by the kidnappers.

A senior lawyer, who does not want his name in print told DAILY POST on Tuesday that Ugwu was shot dead by policemen after delivering ransom.

“He has already successfully delivered ransom and was coming out with the victim when policemen shot them.

“Eli was shot dead but his cousin (the kidnap victim), is responding to treatment. It’s a huge blow,” he said fearfully.

Eli, until his death, was a strong member of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Nsukka branch.

The Kogi State Police command is yet to issue any statement on the incident.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/12/enugu-lawyer-shot-dead-after-delivering-ransom-to-kidnappers/

What A Terrible Sad News, I'm Shocked 😯

😳

Na Police kill am.

The second/emerging report is 100% sure

Normally this would be an open and shut case: the cousin who was with him is still alive to testify , the bullet is still in the deceased in case of autopsy and forensic ballistics etc
But the only issue is we're in Nigeria.

This con3 na wa ooo

Another terrible news.

RIP
Oh well.

You guys should make sure you aren't a victim of these tough terrible times.

Unprofessionals on duty!.. I'm comfortable with a kid holding a gun than most Nigerian policemen, they are very reckless and Unapologetic.

Nigeria have casted. RIP

Any deal with these terrorists is always end in disappointment. They should have given the ransom to Gumi instead since he seems to be expert in kidnappings.

CandidAdmin:
Another terrible news.

RIP
Oh well.

You guys should make sure you aren't a victim of these tough terrible times.

Are You Shocked 😳

Honestly I’m tired

So sad

it will not be well with evil doers.....

3 things is involve here:

1: Either he was "Accidentally killed by police" or 2 his Cousin was part of the kidnappers and the truth unfold there... or 3 the kidnappers are MAD.

This life na WA. The person whose ransom was paid is alive, the person who brought the ransom is dead.

Kidnapping, the new crude oil ........🤔

Nigeria Police oOoOO!!!!!


Chai!!!

MrCover:


Source: https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/12/enugu-lawyer-shot-dead-after-delivering-ransom-to-kidnappers/

just so sad

Zoo police at it again, very unprofessional idiots that derive joy only in killing unarmed civilians but can't confront their mates(Kidnapers) in the bush. Tufia!
God will continue to punish all zoo police till Biafra comes.
Who his or her God no kill na zoo police go kill am. Tufia
It is only the coming of Biafra that will put an end to all this rubbish going on in the zoo

The kidnappers knew him. It's an insider job.

God protect me and my family from evil and Nigeria, damn! How does a man part away with millions to escape death from kidnappers only to be killed by the police who failed to do their job in the first place. Sad!!!!

Unfortunately he probably recognized one of the kidnappers

If they explain Nigeria to you and you understand, they didn't explain it well

What is happening

Ok

A family man with dependants just cut down like that

Nigeria has happened to him.

Honestey:
Any deal with these terrorists is always end in disappointment. They should have given the ransom to Gumi instead since he seems to be expert in kidnappings.

He was allegedly shot by police.