The Anambra State Police Command said it had recorded another major operational breakthrough, following the arrest of a notorious armed robber linked to several violent crimes, including the killing of a serving member of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, carried out the successful operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area on Monday.

The suspect, identified as Ugochukwu Uzor, a 26-year-old male, was said to have been arrested at Iyowa Odekpe in Ogbaru LGA during what the police described as a major offensive operation against criminal elements in the area.

SP Ikenga disclosed that the suspect was apprehended after a fierce confrontation with the operatives, during which a locally made Beretta pistol and eleven live rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.

He further revealed that Uzor is a dangerous criminal with a long history of violent activities across Anambra State and neighbouring states, adding that he also bears a large tattoo on his body with the inscriptions “No Forgiveness” and “No Mercy,” which the Command described as reflective of his hardened criminal disposition.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being the leader of several criminal gangs operating within and outside Anambra State. He also reportedly admitted his involvement in the abduction and murder of Hon. Azuka Justice, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was killed on December 24, 2024, a widely condemned crime across the state and beyond.

The Command described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against violent crime and criminal syndicates, noting that the development will greatly aid further investigations and possible arrests of other gang members.

ANAMBRA POLICE ACHIEVES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: ARRESTS A NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBER LINKED TO HIGH PROFILE MURDER AND RECOVERS ARM

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 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 murder 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.

The Command, however urges the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the continued fight against crime. Information regarding criminal activities can be reported confidentially to the Police through the following contacts: Control room number 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer 08039334002.

SP Ikenga Tochukwu
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command

10th December 2025