Principal suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of Anambra lawmaker and member representing Onitsha North One Constituency, Honourable Justice Azuka, are still in police custody, according to the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu.

Briefing journalists while parading one Tochukwu Akolisa, who is said to be the car receiver in connection with the crime which Police operatives were trying to arrest before the other suspects’ escape, CP Orutugu assured that the fleeing suspects, Ikemefuna Ossai from Delta State and Chinedu Okoli from Imo State, will be re-arrested.

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 abducted victim was also rescued by officers of the command.

He assured continued synergy with other sister security agencies, including local vigilante groups, to improve operational capacity, security coverage and tactical efficiency.