By: Bayero Ade
A month after the abduction of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Labour Party (LP) lawmakers in the National Assembly have voiced their frustration over the lack of response from both the Anambra State government and security agencies.
According to Afripost, Azuka, who represents the Onitsha North 1 constituency, was abducted on December 24, 2024, while traveling to celebrate Christmas with his family. Since then, no significant updates have been provided regarding efforts to secure his release.
In a statement released by Afam Ogene, the LP’s leader in the National Assembly, the caucus condemned the prolonged silence on the matter, calling it unacceptable and urging immediate action to resolve the situation.
“It is time to restore order in Anambra State, which has alarmingly become a hotspot for criminal activities,” Ogene said.
He also criticized Azuka’s colleagues in the State Assembly for not holding the state government accountable for the ongoing search for their fellow lawmaker.
Ogene highlighted the worsening security crisis in the state, noting, “The level of violence in Anambra is heart-wrenching. People are living in constant fear due to the escalating insecurity.”
He called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to act swiftly in addressing both the abduction and the broader security challenges facing the state.
“The reported crimes barely reflect the true scale of the insecurity. The terrifying experiences of kidnapping survivors show just how urgent it is to strengthen security measures,” Ogene added.
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