Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration has come under fire over the increasing crime in Anambra State.
The Onitsha Traditional Council took a dim view of the security situation in the state in a statement in which it recalled the killing of member representing Onitsha-North 1 Constituency in the House of Assembly, Justice Azuka.
Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024.
Subsequent to the lawmaker’s abduction, his lifeless body was discovered at the Second Niger Bridge while those responsible for his killing were arrested.
In a communique of a town hall of the Onitsha Traditional Council signed by the body’s Chief of Staff, Chief Osita Anionwu, the council asserted that Azuka’s murder is a reflection of the insecurity plaguing the state.
“The town hall gathering was shocked beyond belief at the circulation of a disturbing video on social media featuring one of the suspected killers with the body of Justice Azuka in the background, which appears to be orchestrated by security agents for self-praise.
“It was noted that instead of sensationalising the discovery of the dead body, the authorities should focus on preventing such heinous crimes and ensuring justice is served,” the council said in the statement.
Voicing their concerns over the growing insecurity in the state, “How can the community work together to restore peace and security to Onitsha and Anambra State?
“Will the state government address the root causes of insecurity and establish a mechanism for providing emotional and material support to victims’ families?”
