The Anambra State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of a notorious armed robber linked to the high-profile murder of a state lawmaker.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, arrested the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Ugochukwu Uzor, during a coordinated offensive operation in Iyowa Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government Area on 8 December 2025.
Police operatives engaged Uzor in a fierce confrontation before he was subdued and taken into custody. One locally made Beretta pistol and eleven rounds of live ammunition were recovered during the operation.
Uzor, described by police as the leader of several violent criminal gangs operating across Anambra and neighbouring states, was found with distinctive tattoos on his body bearing the inscriptions “No Forgiveness” and “No Mercy,” which investigators say reflect his hardened criminal disposition.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to his role in the abduction and subsequent murder of Hon. Azuka Justice, a respected member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was killed on 24 December 2024. The lawmaker’s death sparked shock and public outrage across the state.
SP Ikenga described the arrest as a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the state, stressing that investigations are continuing to track and apprehend Uzor’s accomplices.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious activities. The Command provided dedicated contacts for confidential information: Control Room 07039194332 and the Police Public Relations Officer on 08039334002.
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