The Anambra State Police Command says its operatives alongside the state vigilante operatives have arrested nine suspects “actively involved” in the murder of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka.
The arrest of the suspects was confirmed by the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnaghe Itam, during a press briefing on Friday.
The Police Commissioner disclosed that two pump action guns were recovered from the suspects following their arrest, adding that one of the suspects sustained a gunshot injury in his leg during a gun duel with the police operatives.
CP Itam further disclosed that police operatives have also successfully arrested one Chidiebere Nwosu, a kidnap suspect in Uruagu, Nnewi and neutralised some of his gang members who were involved in the attack of Police personnel attached to the Rapid Response Squad after a successful arrest on 3rd October 2024.
Azuka, a member representing Onitsha North Constituency 1 in the state legislature, was abducted on 24th December 2024 in Onitsha.
His decomposing body was discovered on the 2nd Niger Bridge on Thursday by a combined security team including the police and vigilante.
