The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robber and gang leader linked to the m8rder of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Azuka Justice.
Justice was abducted and subsequently m8rdered on December 24, 2024.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 said the suspect identified as Ugochukwu Uzor, has a large tattoo on his body with the inscriptions “No Forgiveness” and No Mercy.”
According to the PPRO, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, nabbed the 26-year-old suspect during a coordinated offensive operation in Iyowa Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government Area, on December 8.
Tochukwu said 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.
Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in the abduction and subsequent m8rder of the lawmaker.
“In a significant development, Anambra State Police, through operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, successfully arrested a notorious and heavily injured armed robber during a major offensive operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) on December 8, 2025,” the statement read.
“The suspect, identified as Ugochukwu Uzor, a 26-year-old male, is a dangerous criminal with a long history of violent offenses. He was apprehended in Iyowa Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA, after a fierce confrontation with the Police Operatives. During the operation, one locally made Beretta pistol and eleven live ammunition rounds were recovered.
“Uzor, who is known for his violent criminal activities, was found to have a large tattoo on his body with the inscriptions “No Forgiveness” + “No Mercy,” a disturbing reminder of the hardened nature of his criminal mindset.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being the leader of several criminal gangs operating across Anambra and neighboring states. He also revealed his involvement in the abduction and subsequent m8rder of Hon. Azuka Justice, a distinguished member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, on December 24, 2024. The murder of Hon. Justice shocked the state and drew widespread condemnation.
“The arrest of Ugochukwu Uzor represents a significant breakthrough in the fight against violent crime and will assist in further investigations to dismantle criminal syndicates operating within the State.
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