ROBBERS have killed a retired General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwere, during an attack on Sunshine Homes Estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, where he lived.
A statement by the FCT Police Command confirmed that the incident happened on Saturday, June 22.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bennett Igweh, has ordered immediate investigation into the incident.
The statement read: “In response to the tragic and unprecedented attack at Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers, resulting in the untimely demise of one Brig-Gen. Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd), on June 22, 2024, approximately 3:a.m, the commissioner of Police has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.
“Expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family, Igweh 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.
“Furthermore, the commissioner of Police reaffirms the unflinching commitment of the Command to amplify the security landscape of the nation’s capital by continually adapting strategies to effectively combat evolving criminal activities.
“Updates on this matter will be provided in due course.”
