Confusion as 2 suspected killers responsible for killing Anambra lawmaker break out from police custody

• Two individuals linked to the killing of Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka fled while assisting police in an ongoing investigation
• The suspects escaped during a police operation to apprehend a suspected receiver of stolen vehicles connected to the criminal gang
• Authorities have deployed intelligence resources to recapture the fugitives and ordered disciplinary action against officers responsible for the security lapse

Two individuals accused of participating in the killing of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody, sparking concerns over security lapses.

Police confirm escape

Two suspects nabbed for killing a top Anambra lawmaker, have escaped police custody. Photo credit: @PoliceNG
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The Anambra state Police Command confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday, February 18, by its spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga. PRemium Times reported.

According to Ikenga, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, was informed that two of the suspects managed to flee while assisting officers in an ongoing investigation.

How the suspects escaped

Providing further details, Ikenga explained that the escape occurred during an operation aimed at capturing an alleged receiver of stolen vehicles linked to the criminal gang.

“During the operation, our officers successfully apprehended the receiver and recovered two suspected stolen vehicles. Unfortunately, in the process, two of the suspects escaped from custody,” he stated.

Police deploy intelligence to re-arrest fugitives

Following the escape, the police commissioner deployed intelligence and operational resources to track down and re-arrest the fugitives.

He has also ordered disciplinary measures against any officers found culpable for negligence.

“The commissioner has directed an urgent disciplinary review for any officers involved in the incident. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to ensure the suspects are recaptured and brought to justice,” Ikenga assured.

The escape has raised fresh concerns about the handling of high-profile criminal suspects and the need for stricter security measures within the police force.

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