Escape of killers of lawmaker: You have questions to answer – Activist tells former CP, Itam
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The recent escape of two persons suspected to be connected to the killing of a member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Justice Azuka has continued to spark condemnation.
The suspects were said to have escaped while being led to another suspect, who kept the operational vehicles of the kidnap syndicate for them.
A human rights activist, Comrade Osita Obi said his investigation showed that the suspects escaped on 8 February, two days before the new commissioner of police, CP Ikioye assumed duty.
Obi said: “The escape of the killers of Anambra lawmaker was supervised by the former commissioner of police in Anambra, CP Obono Enaghe Itam. If not, we are wondering why he could not brief the incoming CP over a matter like this before leaving.
“It was a well planned deal to give the sispects the opportunity to escape. He should be probed and retired immediately. He should not be rewarded for his incompetence and compromise in Anambra with bigger duties in Abuja. He should not be allowed to remain in the police.
“The escape was in connivance with some big men in Anambra State. Top corrupt government officials and we are calling on governor Soludo to look inwards and weed his government of such people.
“We are calling for his immediate retirement and that he be brought to Anambra State to account for the havoc he wrecked in the security architecture of Anambra State. Command under Itam was extremely corrupt, and it must be said.”
The activist said the new commissioner of police, CP Orutugu should be given the necessary cooperation to tackle crime in the state.
“We just have a new commissioner and we need to give him chance to do his work. We will continue to monitor him and know when to come in.
“We are asking for the total overhaul of police in Anambra State. A policeman who has stayed in Anambra for more than 30 years, what is he doing here. It is things like that which cause compromise in the police force,” he said.
