Two suspects involved in the murder of Late Hon Justice Azuka, member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody.
Receiving the report of their escape on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu said the Command has deployed both human, operational and intelligence assets for the re-arrest of the suspects as well as disciplinary action against the Officers found wanting in this regard.
Preliminary information reveals that following the confession of the criminal gang, two of the suspects assisting the Police Investigating Officers in an Operation to arrest the receiver and recover the Operational vehicles that the gang used in their deadly activities.
A statement released by Police Spokesman, Toochukwu Ikenga said during the onslaught operation by the Operatives, the suspect (the receiver) was arrested and two vehicles suspected to have been snatched from the unsuspecting members of the public, were recovered.
He said unfortunately, the other two suspects fled the scene.
To this end, the CP assured that the Command is on the offensive against every criminal element in the State and that efforts are in top gear to ensure that the suspects are re-arrested and justice served.The arring Officers will also face disciplinary action if found culpable.###
