By Our Reporter
ASABA (CONVERSEER) – A retired Delta State High Court Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, was found murdered at her residence in Asaba on Monday morning.
According to a security expert, Zagazola Makama, the victim was discovered lifeless in her sitting room at No. 8 Tom Halen Street, behind IBTC Bank, with her hands and legs tied and her mouth covered with a wrapper.
Her brother, Emeka Okogwu, reported the incident to the Police at about 8:00 AM while visiting her home. Following the report, patrol teams were deployed to the scene.
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The on-duty security guard, Lucky Matthew, was arrested for questioning, while another guard, Godwin Vanen, was reported missing and is being sought.
The police said the body of Justice Okogwu was evacuated and deposited at Maduemeie Hospital Mortuary, Asaba. Investigation into the motive and identification of the assailants is ongoing.
The case has been transferred to SCID Asaba for discreet investigation.
