Honourable Justice Chioma Nwosu of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Benin, Edo State.
The police orderly accompanying the judge, Inspector A. I. Momoh, was also killed by the gunmen before taking her away.
It was gathered that the gunmen trailed their victim from Ramat Park end of the Benin-Agbor road in their Toyota Voltron car and intercepted her vehicle around Christ Chosen Church of God International.
An eye witness, who craved anonymity, said after intercepting the judge, the hoodlums shot the tyre of her Toyota SUV, forcing it to a halt.
The source added that the gunmen also opened fire on the police orderly, killing him on the spot, before hurriedly whisking away the female judge to an unknown destination in their car.
When contacted, the State Police Command spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident.
According to him,
“The incident occurred today at 11.30am, along Benin-Agbor expressway, by Christ Chosen Church of God International.
“The victim, Justice Chioma Nwosu was attacked, while the police orderly attached to her, Inspector A. I. Momoh, was murdered and the driver of the vehicle severely injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“Immediately, the police operatives at Ikpoba Hill Divisional Police headquarters, the tactical team of Edo state command and other relevant sections swung into action, but unfortunately, they got away with it.
“Investigation is ongoing and by the grace of God, Justice Chioma Nwosu will be rescued unhurt.”
