By Wilson Ogbonnaya Okereke
The Principal of Big Bird Chambers, Barrister Sunday Uguru Ununu reportedly languishing in Abakaliki Correctional Center over the alleged killing of Mr. Nnamdi Nwite has attributed his plight to the handwork of some persons who are not comfortable with his position as the legal adviser of Agbaja Unuhu Community.
We recall that the deceased who was reportedly shot on 21st August 2024 during the inauguration of the executive members of community later died the following day at the hospital.
Briefing our reporter about the incident, the accused person described the allegation as frivolous adding that his ordeal was organized by some people who hate him for being the community lawyer of Agbaja Unuhu.
“This inappropriate allegation is being sponsored by some people who are accusing me alongside Agbaja Unuhu Community of snatching their pieces of land and properties without considering the fact that the pieces of land in Abakaliki were given on lease during 1970s and 1980s.
“On this note, we usually ask anyone making use of the land whose document has expired to identify with the community for renewal” he said.
Barrister Ununu further disclosed that he was informed on 21st August, 2024 about the injury sustained by Mr.Nnamdi Nwite on the installation day through which the man later died in the hospital but surprisingly on 22nd of the same month, he saw online videos alleging that he (Ununu) was responsible for the incident.
“Having seen the viral video, I went to the police and explained to the officers that I did not have hand in Mr. Nnamdi’s death” he said.
According to him, some of the the bereaved family members invited for questioning by the police equally exornorated him but surprisingly some of his haters capitalized on the incident and began to work against him by directing that he should be prosecuted for murder.
“The members of the bereaved family have testified before the police that I was not responsible for the death of their brother and appealed for my release” he explained.
Therefore, the accused person further described the situation as a product of witch-hunting and called for government intervention.