GUNMEN have reportedly killed a former Chairman of Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Rivers State chapter, Engr. Asomba Andrew Egbuonu, four days to the burial of his late mother.
The Port Harcourt-based, Anambra-born architect, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (FNIA) died on Sunday, 17 November 2024, following complications arising from gunshots he sustained after being attacked by gunmen near his hometown in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The General Secretary of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Chike Chamberlain Ibeanu, who confirmed the tragic incident in a statement, said Egbuonu was killed while finalising arrangements for his mother’s burial slated for Thursday, 21 November 2024.
“Distinguished colleague, it is with a painful and heavy heart that I announce the death of our brother, Arc. Asomba Andrew Egbuonu FNIA, KSJ,” the statement read.
“He died on Sunday, 17th November 2024, following complications from gunshot wounds sustained after being attacked by yet-to-be-identified gunmen near our hometown of Nnewi.
“He was heading home to conclude arrangements for his mother’s burial on Thursday, 21st November 2024.
“Until his death, Arc. Asomba Andrew Egbuonu FNIA was the Chairman of the Architectural Exhibitions and Competitions Committee of the Institute and Past Chairman of the NIA Rivers State chapter.
“Kindly say a word of prayer for the gentle repose of his soul and God’s strength and comfort for the entire family in this most trying of times.”
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