The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, has raised serious concern over the disappearance of one of its members, Mr. Ugwuoke Henry Onyebuchi, a legal practitioner popularly known as “Odogwu Lawyer,” whose whereabouts have remained unknown since December 10, 2025. In a statement issued by the Branch, the association disclosed that the lawyer was last seen at about 9:00 p.m. on the said date, sparking growing anxiety within the legal community and among concerned members of the public.
According to the NBA Lagos Branch, the matter has since been reported at the Ilasan Police Station and formally escalated to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, with preliminary investigations already underway. Describing the incident as deeply troubling in light of the prevailing security challenges in the country, the Branch called for urgent and decisive action by law enforcement authorities to ensure Mr. Onyebuchi’s safe recovery, while reaffirming its readiness to cooperate fully with security agencies as investigations continue.
