NBA Mourns Bright Nda Owhor, Demands Justice

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep sadness and outrage over the tragic killing of Bright Nda Owhor, a member of the NBA Port Harcourt Branch. The association condemned the heinous act, describing it as a stark reminder of the deepening insecurity in the country.



Bright Nda Owhor was a promising young legal practitioner whose life was cut short in a most senseless and brutal manner. His untimely death is not just a painful loss to his family and colleagues but also a stark reminder of the deepening insecurity that continues to plague our society.

The NBA unequivocally condemned the killing, stating that no society governed by law and order can tolerate such violence and impunity. The association called on the Inspector-General of Police, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, and relevant security agencies to conduct an immediate, thorough, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The NBA demanded that the perpetrators be identified, apprehended, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The association emphasized that justice must not only be done but also seen to be done, and swiftly too. The NBA will closely monitor the situation and will not relent in pursuing justice for its slain colleague.

The NBA also urged the relevant authorities to take concrete steps to address the rising tide of insecurity affecting citizens and legal professionals across the country. The association emphasized that its members cannot continue to serve society under the constant threat of violence and death. The NBA will continue to advocate for the safety and security of its members and the broader community.

The NBA extended its deepest condolences to the family of Bright Nda Owhor, the NBA Port Harcourt Branch, and the entire legal community mourning this profound loss. May his soul rest in peace.

The statement was signed by Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President of the Nigerian Bar Association, who expressed the association's deep sadness and outrage over the killing. He assured that the NBA will continue to advocate for the safety and security of its members and the broader community.


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