The lifeless body of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been discovered in a decomposed state on the 2nd Niger Bridge, weeks after his abduction.
Azuka, who represented Onitsha North Constituency 1, was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha.
His disappearance triggered widespread concern and an extensive investigation by security agencies.
After weeks of manhunt, security operatives from Abuja arrested several suspects late Wednesday.
The suspects later led authorities to the site where they dumped the lawmaker’s remains.
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Although details of the murder remain unclear, Anambra State Police Command confirmed the discovery.
The command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that police operatives had been deployed to the scene and assured that further updates would be provided as investigations progress.
Azuka’s killing marks yet another deadly attack on public officials in Anambra State.
In 2022, Okey Okoye, a lawmaker from Aguata was kidnapped and later beheaded, his body dumped around the Nnobi axis.
The South-East has witnessed a surge in violent attacks in recent years, with gunmen repeatedly targeting public officials, security forces, and government facilities.
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Despite efforts by authorities to restore order, the killings have persisted, fueling tensions in a region where secessionist sentiments remain high.
So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the wave of violence gripping the state.
