Police recover vehicle of kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, intensify search

Police operatives from the Inland Town Division have recovered the abandoned vehicle of Justice Azuka, the State House of Assembly member representing Onitsha North Constituency, who was kidnapped on December 24 along Ugwunapampa Road, Onitsha.

The vehicle was reportedly found at Upper Iweka Road during an ongoing operation to locate the lawmaker, who was taken by unidentified assailants while returning home.

Confirming the development, the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has directed the deployed rescue team to intensify efforts for the safe rescue of the Honourable member.