Prof McCarthy Mbadugha , counsel to Innoson Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, was brutally attacked last year and left in a life-threatening condition by hired assassins who made attempt to his life with guns and matchets.
This was revealed in a press statement released by the Press Secretary for Innoson Group, Mr. Cornel Osigwe.
According to Osigwe, Prof Mbadugha had complained about threats to his life over his ability to successfully win various cases for Innoson on the Innoson vs GTB legal tussle.
Osigwe stated: “Prof Mbadugha had last week Thursday, October 11th 2018 complained to Innoson about an anonymous message of threat to his life and made suggestions on the provision of security.
“Today, while in his chambers, a group of armed assassins, broke into his office and attacked him and left him to bleed to death.
“But by God’s infinite mercy, Prof Mbadugha was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention.
“Please join us to pray for his speedy recovery.”
Prof McCarthy Mbadugha has won over six cases in the Innoson vs GTB legal tussle, which includes cases at the Federal High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Last week, October 10, 2018, Justice Olushola Williams of the Lagos State High Court struck out EFCC fraud charge case against Innoson.
