Nn’emeka Maduegbuna.
The killing of Justice Azuka, a member of Anambra State House of Assembly, has diminished public confidence in Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies, Nn’emeka Maduegbuna, a communications consultant, has said.
Azuka was attacked and abducted by gunmen on his way home for the Christmas celebration on December 24, 2024.
His decomposing body was later found on the Second Niger Bridge, after more than two months in captivity.
The Anambra police command, on February 19, said two suspected killers of the lawmaker had escaped from custody.
In a statement on Monday, Maduegbuna said investigation into the killing of the lawmaker had been “marred by inefficiency” following the escape of the suspects.
Read the statement: “The gruesome murder of Justice Azuka, a respected member of the Anambra State legislature, sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria.
“The subsequent investigation, marred by controversy and inefficiency, has only served to exacerbate the pain and outrage felt by the nation.
“As we await justice, the wheels of progress turn slowly. The police investigation, once hailed as a beacon of hope, has stuttered, and stalled”.
Maduegbuna noted that the escape of the suspects would further embolden criminals, and increase lawlessness in the country, just as he called on both Federal and State governments to prioritise the safety and well-being of its citizens to rebuild their trust.
Added Maduegbuna: “The escape of key suspects, despite being in police custody, raises disturbing questions about the competence and integrity of our law enforcement agencies.
“This incident is a stark reminder of the systemic flaws that plague our justice system.
“Let us work together to build a Nigeria where the rule of law is upheld, and where citizens can trust in the integrity and competence of our law enforcement agencies”.
