Retired judge found murdered in her residence

A retired High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, was reportedly found murdered at her residence in Asaba on Monday morning.

According to a report by security analyst, Zagozola Makama,  sources said that the  victim, was discovered lifeless in her sitting room 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 a.m. while visiting her home. Following the report, patrol teams were deployed to the scene.

“The on-duty security guard was arrested for questioning, while another guard, Godwin Vanen, was reported missing and is being sought,” Makama said.

The police said the  body of Justice Okogwu was evacuated and deposited at Maduemeie Hospital Mortuary, Asaba while investigation into the motive and identification of the assailants is ongoing.