There was palpable drama and confusion in court as no lawyer was willing to represent a native doctor from Eziagu, who stands accused of killing multiple innocent people.
The courtroom remained tense as the accused stood alone, with several lawyers declining to take up his defense. After waiting for a considerable period without any legal representation coming forward, the magistrate expressed disappointment and ordered that the suspect be remanded in the main prison.
The magistrate ruled that the accused will remain in custody “to suffer for now” until he is able to secure a lawyer to speak on his behalf.
The shocking turn of events has sparked public debate and online reactions, with many using the expression #Odiegwu to describe the situation.
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