A member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka was reportedly kidnapped last night in Onitsha.
Hon. Azuka, who represents Onitsha North Constituency I in the State Assembly, is said to have been abducted under unclear circumstances.
Azuka was kidnapped while returning home at Ugwunapampa, In-land town, Onitsha
Confirming the incident, Anambra State police command through the PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement said that efforts were on to rescue the abducted lawmaker.
According to Ikenga, Azuka was kidnapped on December 24th while returning home at Ugwunapampa, In-land town, Onitsha.
“Anambra Police Command has activated The Operational plans for the possible rescue and arrest of the kidnappers of Mr Justice Azuka Honourable State House of Assembly member representing Onitsha North Constituency
“The report of the sad event revealed that on 24/12/2024 by 9:20pm, while returning home at Ugwunapampa road, he was abducted by yet to be identified persons. The security agencies are already working on some clues for rescue and arrest of the kidnappers. Further development shall be communicated he added.
Residents have expressed shock over the development, calling for urgent measures to address security concerns in the area.