Two individuals suspected of being involved in the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, have reportedly escaped from police custody.
According to Trust Base News, the decomposed remains of Azuka, who was reported missing in December 2024, were discovered in February 2025 at the Second Niger Bridge in Anambra State, following the apprehension of several suspects.
The spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the escape of the suspects in a statement. He noted that the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, upon receiving the report on February 18, 2025, regarding the escape of the two suspects linked to the murder of the late Hon. Justice Azuka, has mobilized human, operational, and intelligence resources to facilitate their re-arrest. Additionally, he has mandated immediate disciplinary measures against any officers deemed responsible for the incident.
Preliminary investigations indicate that, after the confession of a criminal gang, two suspects were assisting police in an operation aimed at apprehending the individual receiving stolen goods and recovering vehicles utilized by the gang in their criminal endeavors.
During this operation, the receiver was apprehended, and two vehicles believed to have been stolen from unsuspecting citizens were recovered. However, the other two suspects managed to evade capture.
The Commissioner of Police has reassured the public of the command's unwavering commitment to combating criminal activities within the state. Efforts are actively underway to ensure the re-arrest of the suspects and to bring them to justice. Any officers found negligent in this matter will also face appropriate disciplinary actions.
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