Killer Of Anambra Lawmaker Still In Custody – Police
The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command Dr Ikioye Orutugu says principal suspects in connection to the kidnap and murder of Anambra lawmaker and member representing Onitsha North I State Constituency, Honourable Justice Azuka, are still in police custody.
Briefing journalists while parading one Tochukwu Akolisa who is said to be the car receiver in connection with the crime which Police operatives was trying to arrest before the other suspects’ escape, Dr Orutugu on Friday assured that the fleeing suspects, Ikemefuna Ossai from Delta State and Chinedu Okoli from Imo State, will be re-arrested, while measures will be taken to prevent such “operational lapses”.
He also announced that on 18th February 2025 at about 8pm, Police operatives at Upper Iweka arrested one Chigozie Orji with locally fabricated Beretta pistol concealed inside a bag, adding that an abducted victim was also rescued by officers of the command.
He assured continued synergy with other sister security agencies, including local vigilante groups, in order to improve operational capacity, security coverage and tactical efficiency, adding that the goal is to disrupt criminal activities and ensure that Anambra State remains a safe and secure environment for all.
Killer Of Anambra Lawmaker Still In Custody – Police is first published on The Whistler Newspaper