The Imo State Police Command, Owerri, has arrested a lawyer, Donald Mbamah, 64, for allegedly shooting to death a 16- year old student of the Urban Secondary School, Owerri on March 17
Confirming the incident in a statement released to newsmen, the state Police Spokesperson, Henry Okoye said the lawyer allegedly shot the teenager in the buttocks.
He explained that the incident, which occurred at the lawyer’s residence at Area N New Owerri, is still under investigation.
Giving details on how he was arrested, Okoye said: “Police operatives from the New Owerri Division, led by the DPO, swiftly responded to a distress call from a concerned neighbour, who heard the gunshot.
“They arrived at the scene, apprehended the suspect, and rushed the victim, Paul Victor to the General Hospital, Umuguma for treatment. Despite efforts to save him, the victim was confirmed dead on March 20, 2025.
“Following the incident, Donald Mbamah was transferred to the State Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for questioning.
“A thorough investigation is on-going, and the police are working to recover the alleged firearm used in the shooting. Photographs were also taken at the crime scene as part of the investigation.”
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