ANAMBRA STATE MOURNS: LEGISLATOR’S DECAYING REMAINS FOUND •

A devastating blow has struck Anambra State, as the lifeless body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a respected member of the State House of Assembly, was discovered at the 2nd Niger Bridge. The gruesome find has sent shockwaves throughout the state, leaving many to grapple with the harsh reality of Azuka’s untimely demise.
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A BRAZEN KIDNAPPING

Azuka’s ordeal began on December 24, 2024, when he was ambushed by gunmen while driving home on Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha. The daring kidnapping, which transpired in broad daylight, has raised troubling questions about the efficacy of security measures in the state.
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A COURT VICTORY CUT SHORT

In a cruel twist of fate, Azuka’s kidnapping occurred just months after he had regained his mandate as the representative of Onitsha 1 North Constituency. A court ruling had earlier nullified the victory of his opponent, Hon. Douglas Egbuna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), paving the way for Azuka’s triumphant return to the State House of Assembly.
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JUSTICE SERVED: KIDNAPPERS APPREHENDED

In a breakthrough development, a combined security team has apprehended the perpetrators responsible for Azuka’s kidnapping and murder. The suspects, who were taken into custody late Wednesday night, led security personnel to the location where Azuka’s body was dumped.
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A STATE IN MOURNING

As Anambra State grapples with the aftermath of Azuka’s tragic death, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reassured citizens of his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and security. The Governor’s pledge comes amidst escalating concerns about the spate of kidnappings and armed robberies plaguing the state.