BREAKING: Police arrest man involved in killing of Anambra lawmaker, recover arm

By Ifeizu Joe 

Police in Anambra State have arrested a 26 years old man, Mr Ugochukwu Uzor who is said to be involved in the killing of a member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka.

Hon Azuka was kidnapped last year on the eve of Christmas when he traveled to Onitsha for vacation. He was later discovered dead in February at the foot of the second Niger Bridge, despite rumours of payment of ransom.

But police in Anambra in a press release signed by its spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga and made available to journalists in Anambra said the arrested Ugochukwu took part in the killing, and has a long history of violence.

Police in the release said: “He revealed his involvement in the abduction and subsequent murder of Hon. Azuka Justice, a distinguished member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, on December 24, 2024.

“Uzor, who is known for his violent criminal activities, was found to have 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.”

On how the alleged notorious criminal was arrested, police said: “Anambra State Police, through operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, successfully arrested the notorious and heavily injured armed robber during a major offensive operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) on December 8, 2025.

“The suspect, identified as Ugochukwu Uzor, a 26-year-old male, is a dangerous criminal with a long history of violent offenses. He was apprehended in Iyiowa 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.”

The command described the arrest of Ugochukwu Uzor as a significant breakthrough in the fight against violent crimes and will assist in further investigations to dismantle criminal syndicates operating within the state.