Anambra Police Command Appeals for Calm, Vows to Re-arrest Fleeing Killers of Justice Azuka

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Police Command says it has set in motion necessary machinery to Re-arrest two fleeing suspects involved in the gruesome murder of Onitsha North 1 Constituency lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, that escaped from police custody.

The Command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, while appealing for Calm and cooperation of the general public, assured that it would not rest until those behind the cold murder of the lawmaker are brought to book.

The statement dated February 27, 2025 read: “Anambra State Police Command has taken full responsibility for the operational lapses of our operatives regarding the escape of the two suspects involved in the gruesome murder of Hon Justice Azuka Honourable Member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency.

“The Command hereby reiterates that among other necessary security measures ongoing by the to improve safety in the State, it shall not rest until the fleeing suspects are re-arrested and all those involved brought to book.

“Given the above, in the spirit of transparency, the Command has briefed Ndi Anambra and the general public, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to keeping residents informed about the evolving security situation in the State.

“Also while noting the right of individuals or groups for freedom of speech, the Command urges relevant stakeholders to exercise restraint on the comments/reactions to avoid inciting one another to prevent the escalation of tensions.

“Most importantly to ensure that the investigation remains impartial, thereby upholding the principles of justice.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka

27th February 2025