Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Police in Anambra State have confirmed the escape of two suspects allegedly involved in the kidnap and eventual murder of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka.
The remains of the late Azuka were interred over the weekend in his
hometown, Onitsha. However, disturbing news of the escape of two of his
suspected killers had been circulating, albeit unconfirmed.
In a press statement, the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police
Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, stating that the command
was working to rearrest the fugitives and that operatives involved in the case
would face sanctions.
His statement read: “The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, upon
receiving the report today, 18th February 2025, regarding the escape of the two
suspects involved in the murder of the late Hon. Justice Azuka, Member
Representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly, has
deployed human, operational, and intelligence assets of the command to ensure
their re-arrest. He has also ordered immediate disciplinary action against any
officers found culpable in the matter.
“Preliminary findings reveal that, following the confession of the
criminal gang, two of the suspects were assisting police investigators in an
operation to apprehend the receiver and recover the operational vehicles used
by the gang in their deadly activities. During the operation, the receiver was
arrested, and two vehicles suspected to have been snatched from unsuspecting
members of the public were recovered. However, the other two suspects managed
to escape.
“The Commissioner of Police has assured the public that the command
remains resolute in its fight against criminal elements in the state. Efforts
are in top gear to ensure that the suspects are re-arrested and brought to
justice. Any officers found to have been negligent will also face disciplinary
action.”
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