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By Ngozi Nwoke
A federal lawmaker, Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has expressed deep sadness over the gruesome murder of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
In a statement, Senator Umeh said: “I received with sadness the news of the discovery of the decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, who until his kidnap and eventual murder, represented the people of Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly.
“Honourable Azuka, who was elected under the platform of our party, Labour Party, was reported kidnapped on the 24th day of December 2024.
“While we prayed and hoped for his safe return time, he ticked away, raising anxiety over his life and safety.
“The worst happened when the news of finding his decomposing body dashed our hopes.
“My condolences go to his immediate family and the constituents that he represented, particularly, his mentor, Chief Mrs. Azuka Enemuo, who has been greatly traumatised during the agonising wait for his return and eventual news of his death.
“We should also know that the security of lives is a collective responsibility of everyone.
“Let us join in the fight against the insecurity that has taken our State from all of us.
“I want to commend the efforts of the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo in recent times in the ongoing war against criminals, evil native doctors, and witches who have turned our state into a market where human parts are traded and hunted for.
“I also thank other unseen stakeholders who have joined in hunting and crushing these evil doers in our midst.
“Let us expose any criminal activity and criminals around us to enable us to recover our state from these goons.”
Azuka, who was until his death a member of the Labour Party, was kidnapped on December 24, 2024. Senator Umeh commiserated with his immediate family, particularly his mother, Mrs. Azuka Enemuo, who has been traumatized by the incident.
The Senator also condoled with the Onitsha people, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR, and the Speaker and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
“I heartily commiserate with the Onitsha people and the Oba of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR.
“My condolences also go to the Speaker and the members of the Anambra State House of Assembly who were his colleagues until his tragic death.
“While I grieve over this tragic and shocking end of Hon. Justice Azuka, I want to renew my call for all our people to uphold the sanctify of human life and refrain from killing people under any circumstances.” Senator Umeh reiterated his call for the sanctity of human life to be upheld and for all to refrain from killing under any circumstances. He emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and urged everyone to join in the fight against insecurity in Anambra State.
The Senator commended Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s efforts in the ongoing war against criminals and thanked other stakeholders who have joined in the fight against evil doers in the state.
Senator Umeh concluded by urging everyone to expose any criminal activity and criminals in their midst to enable the state to recover from the grip of insecurity.
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