Nigerian Justice Minister shot dead in Ibadan

Nigerian Justice Minister Bola Ige has been shot dead in his home in the south-eastern city of Ibadan.

Nigerian Justice Minister shot dead in Ibadan
Mon, 24 Dec, 2001 - 12:03

Nigerian Justice Minister Bola Ige has been shot dead in his home in the south-eastern city of Ibadan.

Mr Igo, who is also Nigeria’s Attorney General, died after being shot once in the chest by a gang of gunmen who broke into his home last night.

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