Unknown assailants have reportedly shot and killed a lawyer and activist, Barr. Mike Ofikwu, in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place last night (Wednesday, November 20).
A resident of Otukpo, who didn’t want to be named, told newsmen in Makurdi on Thursday (today, November 2) that the lawyer was shot in his house at Otukpa Street, in Otukpo.
Sources who live too close to the lawyer’s house said that he was killed when two gunmen swiftly approached and shot at him as he returned home and was about to open his door.
The resident who would not want to be identified said the lawyer was rushed to the hospital immediately but he gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Benue State Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident.
The PPRO who commiserated with the family assured the family of justice.
In a telephone message Anene said: “This incident is confirmed and investigation is ongoing. I commiserate with his family and friends and assure them that justice will be served.”
