It is with utmost sadness with a heavy heart that I address the tragic and senseless murder of Honourable Justice Azuka, the representative of Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. His decomposing body was discovered at the 2nd Niger Bridge, marking a devastating loss for his family, constituents, Onitsha community and all of us.
Honourable Azuka was a dedicated public servant who tirelessly championed the interests of his people. His abduction on December 24, 2024, while returning home in Onitsha, and the subsequent discovery of his lifeless body, underscores the escalating insecurity that has plagued our society.
This heinous act is not just an attack on one individual but a brutal assault on all of us and the sanctity of human life. It is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the pervasive insecurity that threatens the fabric of our nation.
To the family, Onitsha community, and constituents of Honourable Azuka, I extend my deepest condolences. No words can adequately convey the depth of our collective grief, but please know that we stand with you in this time of profound sorrow.
May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may we find the strength to forge a safer and more just Nigeria. -PO
