This is sad! Anambra born Barrister Rolex Ifeanyi Iloakasia, PG of Aguleri, and his client were tragically killed shortly after a court session in Nanka, Anambra state.
Charming Magazine gathered that the two were attacked at the Nanka-Agulu boundary while returning to Awka.
According to multiple sources, the assailants had been waiting, indicating a planned ambush.
Close associates describe the court case as serious, and the attack as a deliberate operation targeting the barrister and his client.
Barrister Iloakasia was a well-respected legal practitioner and friend to many in the community.
Authorities have launched investigations and are expected to identify suspects soon.
This incident has raised concerns over the safety of legal professionals and those they represent.
According to GistAnambra, on Facebook, Rolex and his client just secured a court victory, discharging and acquitting the client of murder charges. They alleged that the client was accused of murder in 2016 and another one in 2021. He was taken to prison, but got Rolex to defend his case.
Rolex then got a favorable judgement for the client, but they were killed on their way to Awka from Nanka.
They wrote:
About Rolex’s death
A young man was k.illed in a clash
His people kinda identified his killers and perhaps might be looking for them
Fast forward to 2021, one of the alleged kil.lers allegedly commited another crime and was sent to Ekwulobia Prison
The families contacted a Barrister to be In charge of son’s case as everyone is entitled to an attorney
That was Rolex Ifeanyi Iloakasia became in charge of the case
With multiple contacts, legal experience and of course friends in high places, Our Friend barrister Rolex facilitated a conditional release of his client
The court released his client from prison with an option that he must always show up in court for his hearing
Barrister Rolex then decided to be coming to court in Nanka with his client
Which is bringing him to court as demanded by the judge and take him back to Awka
Today, the judge according declared that Rolex’s client has been dropped of all charges and was permanently set free
Rolex in his usual way happily took his client and they began their journey back home
Back to their creator instead of their house
Some guys on motorcycle crossed them and k.illed his client instantly
Rolex was dro.pped too (casualty of man)
They chased him and k.illed him too
We don’t know the people, person or circumstances that ki.lled Rolex
Rolex was a PG, and a hustling Barrister
May his soul find rest