Gunmen have murdered a lawyer and his client shortly after the duo secured a court bail ruling in a high-profile murder case at High Court II, Ekwulobia, Anambra State. The brutal attack occurred on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Egbebelu village, Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area.
According to the Anambra State Police Command, preliminary investigations reveal that the victims were ambushed by assailants who had trailed them from court. The victims were double-crossed and shot multiple times inside a red Toyota Camry. A third occupant of the vehicle narrowly escaped death and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
Police spokesperson DSP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in an official statement, stating that the survivor has already provided valuable information that is aiding ongoing investigations and a full-scale manhunt.
The bodies of the deceased have since been identified and released to their respective families. The police also recovered the vehicle used by the victims, which was found riddled with bullet holes at the scene of the crime.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State has ordered an immediate tactical response, deploying intelligence and crack teams to apprehend those responsible for the targeted killing. The motive is still under investigation, but the police have not ruled out the possibility that the murders were linked to the legal victory earlier that day.
This chilling execution-style attack has sent shockwaves through the legal community and the state at large. Legal practitioners and civil rights groups are already demanding swift justice and greater protection for officers of the court who risk their lives upholding justice.
The state government has condemned the attack in strong terms, describing it as a cowardly attempt to intimidate legal professionals and obstruct the judiciary. Security presence has since been increased around court premises and vulnerable legal personnel.
