Robbers storm ex Gov. Kalu’s house, kill one, cart away N2m

Posted by admin Abia, Headlines, National Politics, State News, Top Stories Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Dare-devil robbers yesterday stormed the Lagos residence of Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state in Victoria Island and shot dead one of his domestic staff, Michael Ogbonna, and carted away N2 million.

The robbers were said to have trailed the deceased and two others, who had gone to the Adeola Odeku branch of Diamond bank, to withdraw some money.
Narrating the incident, an eye witness, Mr. Emenike Iguh said that the trio went to the bank at about 3.30 pm to withdraw some money and came back at about 4pm to meet strange faces.

“After collecting the money, we came back to the house, only to find two men standing near the compound. As we alighted from the vehicle, one of them came from behind and we suspected them and inquired about his identity and mission to the area,” he said. According to Iguh, as the conversation was still going on, they discovered that the men were armed. “As we discovered that they were armed, two of us quickly ran upstairs to lock up the security door, leaving Mike behind.

We were still there when we heard a gunshot. As we came back, we saw Mike in the pool of his own blood,” he said. The victim was quickly rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the doctors, as he was said to have been shot at close range.

As at the time of filing this report last night, the incident was still being reported at the Bar Beach police station, Victoria Island.
When contacted, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Samuel Jinadu declined comment saying that he had not been briefed by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO)in-charge of the area.

Neighbours were shocked and surprised at the incident since the Lagos residence of the former governor who now resides in Abuja is usually guarded by armed policemen.

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