The lifeless body of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been discovered by security operatives near the Second Niger Bridge.
Details of the Incident:
- Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha.
- He was abducted at gunpoint in a swift operation that lasted less than five minutes.
- A joint security team found the decomposing corpse during a routine patrol.
Confirmation:
The spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the discovery, stating that the joint security team has taken over the scene and operations are ongoing to arrest the suspects involved.
Background:
Azuka, a chieftain of the Labour Party, had recently reclaimed his mandate following a court ruling that nullified the victory of Douglas Egbuna of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Source: Punch
