Police begin probe as gunmen kill Army General in Abuja Estate
State Correspondent
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has commenced investigations into the killing of a retired Army Brigadier-General in Nigeria, Uwem Harold Udokwere who died after armed robbers invaded Sunshine Homes Estate, Abuja, where he lived until his demise.
”In response to the tragic and
In a statement made available to the Media by Public Relations Officer (PRO), of the FCT Police Command Josephine Adeh, stated that, “In response to the tragic and unprecedented attack at Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers, resulting in the untimely demise of one Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd.) on June 22, 2024, at approximately 03:00 a.m, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.
“Expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family, CP Benneth Igweh psc, mni, assures the family and the public of swift justice, with every effort in conduit to ensure the perpetrators of the atrocious act are apprehended and brought to justice.”
She also disclosed that further updates would be provided on the incident as investigations progress while assuring residents of the FCT of safety.
Recall that Brig Gen H Udokwere rtd N/5575 15th Regular was attacked early morning at home in Abuja. According to the wife, Mrs Udokwere narrated the story earlier on hoelwctgecroggers gd said that was the 3rd time they were attacked.
In January, barely six months ago, gunmen invaded the Army Estate in Abuja and abducted two residents in the process.
According to residents of the area, the kidnappers invaded the estate, shooting sporadically in the air and fled with the abductees before soldiers arrived at the scene.
