Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has launched a manhunt for the escape of the two suspects involved in the murder of Late Hon Justice Azuka, Member Representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly.

In a statement, the Spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the police boss also deployed both human, operational and intelligence assets for the re-arrest of the suspects.

Ikenga also revealed that CP Orutugu also directed immediate disciplinary action against the officers found wanton in this regard.

He said, "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.

"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. 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 erring officers well also face disciplinary action if found culpable."

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