- Safiu Kehinde
Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man and suspected armed robber, Ugochukwu Uzor, over his alleged involvement in the murder of late Anambra House of Assembly lawmaker, Justice Azuka.
Ugochukwu was reportedly arrested during a major offensive operation by operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state on Monday.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu, the 26-year-old suspect described as a dangerous criminal with a long history of violent offenses was apprehended in Iyowa Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, after a fierce confrontation with the Police Operatives.
During the operation, one locally made Beretta pistol, and eleven live ammunition rounds were recovered from the suspect who has a large tattoo on his body with the inscriptions “No Forgiveness” + “No Mercy,” a disturbing reminder of the hardened nature of his criminal mindset.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being the leader of several criminal gangs operating across Anambra and neighboring states.
He also revealed his involvement in the abduction and subsequent murder of Justice Azuka.
The murder of the Anambra lawmaker had, according to Ikenga, shocked the state and drew widespread condemnation.
The Police spokesperson however described Uzor’s arrest as a significant breakthrough in the fight against violent crime.
The suspect is expected to assist in further investigations to dismantle criminal syndicates operating within the State.