Gunmen have tragically killed Port Harcourt-based, Anambra-born architect Engr. Asomba Andrew Egbuonu, just four days before the burial of his late mother.
Egbuonu, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (FNIA), died on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from complications caused by gunshot wounds sustained in an attack near his hometown in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The General Secretary of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Chike Chamberlain Ibeanu, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement, revealing that Egbuonu was killed while finalizing arrangements for his mother’s burial, scheduled for Thursday, November 21.
“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....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
“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 Chair of the Architectural Exhibitions and Competitions Committee of the Institute and Past Chair of the NIA Rivers State Chapter.
“Kindly say a word of prayers for the gentle repose of his soul and for God’s strength and comfort for the entire family in this most trying of times.”
