Discovery of Anambra Lawmaker’s Decomposed Body Raises Security Concerns
Justice Azuka’s decomposed body was found on the Second Niger Bridge, 44 days after his kidnapping. His abduction highlights growing concerns of violence against lawmakers in Anambra State, following a similar case in 2022. The capture of his kidnappers raises questions about state security measures.
The decomposed body of Justice Azuka, a lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in Anambra State, was discovered along the Second Niger Bridge by security personnel early Thursday morning. Azuka had been missing for 44 days after his abduction on December 24, 2024, while returning home for Christmas. His kidnapping occurred swiftly at gunpoint, prompting serious concerns about the rising violence against public officials in the region.
The alarming trend of abductions and killings of lawmakers in Anambra State has raised significant public concern about safety and security in the area. Justice Azuka was recently elected into the state assembly after a court ruling challenged the previous electoral outcome. His kidnapping and subsequent murder mark a disturbing continuation of violence targeting elected officials, notably with the past abduction and murder of another lawmaker, Okechukwu Okoye, in 2022.
The stark reality highlighted by Justice Azuka’s abduction and murder serves as a disturbing reminder of the growing insecurity in Anambra State, especially regarding the targeting of legislators. The case has ignited calls for urgent action from state officials to address rising violence and protect public figures. With the capture of his kidnappers, investigations will continue, but the community mourns the loss of yet another representative, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures.
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