Anambra Lawmaker Murder: 2 Suspects Escape From Police Custody As CP blows Hot

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two of the suspects involved in the kidnap and subsequent killing of a member of the Anambra state House of Assembly Hon. Justice Azuka, recently arrested by the police in the state, has escaped .

The state Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed that a disciplinary action be taken against the officers for their negligent act.

A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikengan made available to newsmen Tuesday evening said the CP, has vowed to ensure that the two suspects are rearrested.

He said “The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, on receipt of the report today 18th February 2025 about the escape of the two suspects involved in the murder of Late Hon. Justice Azuka, Member Representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly directed that prompt action be taken.

“He has consequently deployed both human, operational and intelligence assets of the Command for the re-arrest of the suspects and directed immediate disciplinary action against the Officers found wanton in this regard.

“Preliminary information reveals that following the confession of the criminal gang, two of the suspects are assisting the Police Investigating Officers in an Operation to arrest the receiver and recover the Operational vehicles that the gang used in their deadly activities.

“During the onslaught operation by the Operatives, the suspect (the receiver) was arrested and two vehicles suspected to have been snatched from the unsuspecting members of the public were recovered. Unfortunately, the other two suspects fled the scene.

” To this end, the CP, assured that the Command is on the offensive against every criminal element in the State and that efforts are in top gear to ensure that the suspects are re-arrested and justice served.

“The erring Officers will also face disciplinary action if found culpable” Ikengan hinted.