OUTRAGE As 2 Suspects Who Murdered Anambra Lawmaker Escape Under Police Watch– See Shocking Details
Residents of Anambra State have been thrown into shock following the escape of two suspects involved in the murder of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. The police have now confirmed the disturbing development and assured the public that efforts are underway to rearrest the fugitives.
Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha 1 Constituency, was kidnapped and later killed, sending shockwaves across the state. His remains were laid to rest over the weekend in his hometown, Onitsha. However, fresh reports about the escape of two of his alleged killers have now raised serious concerns about security and law enforcement in the state.
Confirming the incident in a press statement, the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the command is taking immediate action to recapture the escaped suspects. According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed all necessary intelligence and operational resources to ensure the fugitives are apprehended. He also ordered disciplinary measures against any officers found responsible for the escape.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the escape occurred while the suspects were assisting the police in an operation to track down their accomplices. During the operation, law enforcement officers successfully arrested the receiver of stolen vehicles linked to the criminal gang and recovered two stolen cars. However, the two suspects managed to flee under unclear circumstances.
This shocking development has sparked widespread reactions, with many questioning how such high- profile suspects could escape under police custody. Meanwhile, security agencies are urging the public to provide any useful information that could lead to their re- arrest.
As the search continues, residents remain on edge, hoping that justice will be served and that the police will restore public confidence in their ability to handle criminal cases effectively.
