Gunmen Abduct Anambra Lawmaker: Latest Updates and Reactions
On December 24, 2024, at approximately 9:20 PM, Honorable Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North Constituency, was abducted by unidentified gunmen while returning home along Ugwunapampa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha.
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the incident and is actively working to rescue the lawmaker and apprehend the perpetrators.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that operational plans have been activated to facilitate the rescue and arrest of the kidnappers.
As of now, there have been no reports of ransom demands or further communication from the abductors. Authorities are urging the public to provide any information that could assist in the investigation.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of public officials in the region, especially considering the previous abduction and tragic death of Honorable Okechukwu Okoye in May 2022.