Citypost News Desk
The mysterious escape of two out of the eleven suspected kidnappers and killers of the late Hon. Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency, is set to trigger disciplinary actions against some officers and men of the police force in Anambra State.
Reports indicate that the two suspects were taken to Obosi to identify a key suspect when they managed to escape to an unknown destination.
Shockingly, one of the suspects reportedly drove the police vehicle to the hideout of the kingpin, who fled upon sighting security operatives. It was also gathered that the suspects were not in handcuffs at the time.
Apparently angered by the development, Governor Charles Soludo placed a call to the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikioye Urutugu, insisting that the fleeing suspects must be rearrested.
Further investigations reveal that the escape occurred before the current Commissioner assumed office, raising questions about who was in charge at the time.
Commissioner Urutugu has stated that he was not briefed about the incident in his handover notes and was completely unaware of what had transpired.
Meanwhile, officers and personnel of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) involved in the operation are currently facing disciplinary actions, with preliminary reports suggesting that more officers may be implicated as investigations progress.
Speaking on the issue, human rights activist Comrade Osita Obi called on the Anambra State Government and the police to summon the former Commissioner of Police for questioning.
He argued that since the former Commissioner failed to inform his successor about the case, he has serious questions to answer.
“If you look at the entire drama, you will agree with me that the former Commissioner has a lot of explaining to do, as well as those in charge of the team that went for the operation,” Obi stated.
“There must have been a compromise somewhere, and this must be addressed before another person falls victim.”
“The initial report suggested that the two suspects were shot while attempting to escape, but the current Commissioner demanded evidence of their deaths. Subsequently, a contradictory report emerged stating that they had, in fact, escaped.
The entire situation is shrouded in confusion. If Governor Charles Soludo grants me an audience, I have more details to share about Anambra security situation,” he added.
