Courts in Mgbidi, Oguta, and Omumma areas of Imo State are closed today, Thursday, following the tragic death of prominent lawyer Chinedu Nwowu, who was murdered in Mgbidi on Wednesday evening.

The Orlu Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to which Nwowu belonged, announced the closure in solidarity and as a mark of respect for the deceased.

In a memo issued by the NBA Orlu Branch Secretary, Chukwuemeka Okoro, the association directed that no court sessions be held in the affected areas. The branch also scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss the incident and its implications.

The memo reads:

“All lawyers of Oru/Oguta Forum are hereby notified of a crucial emergency meeting this morning by 10 a.m. at the High Court, Mgbidi. The Mgbidi, Oguta, and Omumma High Courts will not sit today. Please, be punctual.”

The shutdown reflects the legal community’s deep grief and concern over the murder, which has sent shockwaves through the region.

Meanwhile, the NBA has called on security agencies to expedite investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice, emphasizing the need to ensure the safety of legal practitioners and the public.

______________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.
Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation ______________________________________________________________________ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. Bonus: Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.

How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com

Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626

________________________________________________________________________ The Law And Practice Of Redundancy In Nigeria: A Practitioner’s Guide, Authored By A Labour & Employment Law Expert Bimbo Atilola _______________________________________________________________________ "You Don't Need To Be Rich, You Just Need To Start" — Victoria Ezeigwe, Esq Launches Investment Handbook For Nigerians Starting With ₦5,000
By Victoria-Ezeigwe-Esq

Get your copy today and take the first step toward financial growth:👉 https://selar.co/4f16676016

_______________________________________________________________________