Groups announce programme of activities for late Barrister Nwamaka Chigbo

The Global Association of Female Attorneys in collaboration with major groups, have rolled out a programme of activities to honour late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo who was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja, on January 5, 2026 in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Penpushing reports that the activities which commenced on Monday January 12, 2026 by 5.30pm will be led by Sacred Heart Society and followed by evening Mass before her corpse is taken to her home state, Anambra.

The groups, who have announced their activities are the Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Community of St. Mary John Vianney, (SJMV), Lugbe, Abuja, and Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA).

Penpushing further reports that St. Mary John Vianney, (SJMV) stated that there will be a three-day prayers, hymns and Requiem Mass for the deceased at SJMV Catholic Church, Lugbe, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The statement added that on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Iwene Tansi Community will lead the prayers starting by 5.30pm and end with the celebration of evening Mass, and on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 there will be Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of late Chigbo to round off the prayer sessions starting 6.00pm.

Penpushing also reports that on Thursday, January 15,2026, Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Procathedral, Area 3, Abuja, will celebrate Requiem Mass for the soul of  the deceased, while all the society she belongs such as Infant Jesus, Mother of Perpetual Help, Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy are expected to be at the Mass.

The statement stated that requiem mass will begin by 6pm, and in addition, the Global Association of Female Attorneys will host a night of tribute on Friday, January 16,2026 to honour the life, legacy, and cherished memories of  Chigbo.

Penpushing reports that, President, Global Association of Female Attorneys, Chinelo Virginia Iriele explained that there will be a moment of reflection, remembrance, and mutual support as the groups celebrate a life well lived and bid Chigbo a peaceful farewell.

‘This will be a moment of reflection, remembrance, and mutual support as we celebrate a life well lived and bid her a peaceful farewell. Though words may never fully capture the depth of our sorrow, your presence will mean a great deal to us as we come together to honour her enduring impact and beautiful legacy’ she said

Penpushing further reports that the statement disclosed that the venue for the night of tribute is Delight Garden and Park, Plot 990, Joshua Madaki Close, Apo Zone E, By Start-Rite School, Abuja., adding that the event will start by 4:00pm and the dress code is black.

The deceased was elder sister of Maureen Chigbo, immediate past President of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and Publisher of Realnews online newspaper, while other siblings are Barrister Mrs. Anthonia Ejenike of the Ministry of Justice, Nwakaego Chigbo, Celestine Chigbo of Jogene Enterprises and Gerald Chigbo of Sparklinks Nigeria Limited.

Penpushing also reports that the family in a statement recalled that, before her abduction, she was on the phone with Anthonia, another sister, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client.

“When Anthonia reverted, Nwamaka’s phone was still live, with her distress cry heard in the background before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable,” the statement added.

“Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail. When a call finally went through, a male voice rained curses in English and Hausa language, saying: “Thunder fire you there, send three million Naira or else we will kill her.”

Penpushing reports that the family in the statement added that, the captors gave no further details and abruptly terminated subsequent calls, explaining that the family contacted the police, who sprang into action, assuring that they were tracking the kidnappers, who were said to be in motion and would likely drop the lawyer off once they might have collected the ransom.

“The kidnappers never initiated any calls, and when Nwamaka’s family members reached them through her phone for clarification on how the ransom would be paid, they only heard the lawyer screaming in pain, “I am dying. …save me, please send the money, I am dying,” before the phone finally went dead again,” the statement added.

Penpushing further reports that the family said while making frantic efforts for Nwamaka’s rescue, they were informed on Tuesday, January, 6, 2026 that she had been found in a critical condition and taken to an Abuja specialist hospital.

The statement stated that the publisher immediately took a flight from Lagos to Abuja and on reaching the hospital, saw her sister’s lifeless body in the mortuary with bruises, swollen eyes and a cracked skull, all signs of a tortured death.

Penpushing also reports that the statement said the family has met with the police authorities, who assured them that the case was under investigation and that the culprits would be apprehended.

The late Chigbo was a former Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja branch, a member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, (FIDA), and the Global Association of Female Lawyers, (GAFA) and had also served as President of the Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja Branch.

Penpushing reports that she was a devout Catholic, who authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until her death, was the Vice President of the Infant Jesus Association, and a member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group.

The statement stated that the family has expressed gratitude to the police for their efforts and cooperation so far, and urged the force to ensure that justice is served in the lawyer’s case, and equally thanked deceased friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their support and prayers, stating that final funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as possible.

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