THE legal community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, was thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of a legal practitioner, Eze Agala, who collapsed at a magistrate court Monday morning
According to eyewitness reports, Barrister Agala had been attending court sessions when he suddenly slumped within the court premises. He was swiftly rushed to the nearby Police Clinic but was sadly confirmed dead on arrival by medics.
The tragic incident has elicited great sadness among lawyers who knew Agala. Many grieving colleagues gathered at the clinic while hoping he would regain consciousness, only to be met with devastating news of his loss.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share this awful news about our colleague Eze,” a senior lawyer communicated to peers via a solemn statement. “I just witnessed his lifeless body at the Police Clinic after his collapse at court. He was a jolly good fellow, always full of life.”
Eze Agala Esq. was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003, embarking on a vibrant career that made him popular within the courts and legal circles. His sudden passing represents a major blow, robbing the profession of a witty, charismatic character known for his joie de vivre spirit and camaraderie.
As the legal community mourns this tragic loss of one of their own, many have paid tribute to Agala’s warmth and excellence as a lawyer.
Credit: TheNigeriaLawyer
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