Gunmen on Thursday murdered Nnaemeka Ugboma, the chairman of Ejemekwuru Customary Court in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
He was killed by gunmen who operated in motorcycles, while presiding a court session, our correspondent was told by close sources.
The incident brought the court sitting to an abrupt end as lawyers, court staff and litigants fled.
The killing of the jurist who VOP news gathered hailed from Nnebukwu community in Oguta LGA