From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
Member representing Onitsha North 1 constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, has been abducted by kidnappers in Onitsha.
The incident which happened on Christmas eve has thrown friends, family members and people of the area in deep confusion.
Azuka, a chieftain of Labour Party (LP) regained his mandate after court sacked Mr Douglas Egbuna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) previously announced winner of the 2023 poll.
A resident of Onitsha, who earlier announced his abduction under the condition of anonymity, urged the police and other relevant authorities to double efforts towards rescuing him.
He said that the abductors had not established contact with his relatives.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO),SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement said efforts were on to rescue the abducted lawmaker.
According to Ikenga, Azuka was abducted on December 24, while he was returning home at Ugwunabampa, Inland town, Onitsha.
“Anambra Police Command has activated operational plans for the possible rescue and arrest of the kidnappers of Mr Justice Azuka.
“The report of the sad news revealed that on December 24, by 9:20pm, while returning home at Ugwunabampa road, he was abducted by yet unidentified persons. The Command is already working on some clues for possible rescue and arrest of the kidnappers. Further development shall be communicated, please,” he added.