The dead body of Justice Azuka, who represents the Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, was discovered by security personnel close to the Second Niger Bridge.
IREPORT247NEW reported the incident which occurred on December 24, 2024 that a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, was abducted by gunmen along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha, Anambra State.
According to Ikenga Tochukwu, the state police spokesperson,He mentioned that while travelling home for the Christmas celebrations, the legislator, who represents the Onitsha North constituency, was ambushed by armed men along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha, Anambra State.
Tochukwu Ikenga, who verified the discovery on Thursday said, a combined security squad discovered the decaying body while on a routine patrol.
“In the early hours of today, 6/2/2025 at the second Niger Bridge, the Joint Security Team comprising of Police and AVG Operatives on a mission to rescue abducted Hon. Azuka, Honourable State House of Assembly member representing Onitsha North, regrettably found his lifeless body at the scene.
“As soon as I get more details, I will keep you updated, as the joint security team have taken over the scene and operation is ongoing for the possible arrest of the suspects involved, please.”