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.
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.
Ikenga explained…. “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,”
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.
Nigerians took to their social media X handles to give different opinions about this. @FOdorige said: “They were allowed to escape for how much in naira? Investigate the bank accounts of the officers on duty. Another international disgrace from the @PoliceNG
This is the law of diminishing returns in action. This is what you get when you retain a police IG who has passed retirement age.
@SegunOladejo said: “Don’t be surprised, this is Nigeria that they will explain to you and if you understand they didn’t explain well. You are bound not to understand.” @deluxe_k said: “The escape of the key suspect from police custody points to only one thing: this case must be investigated as a political assassination
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