Sunday, June 23, 2024 –A retired army general identified as Brig Gen Harold Udokwere (rtd) has reportedly been killed by gunmen who attacked his house at No 1, Sanga Street, Sunshine Homes by Kabusa Junction at Lokogoma Abuja.
He was shot by robbers who asked for
jewelleries, money and other valuables. The robbers also injured one of the
neighbourhood guards during the attack. Udokwere was taken to the National
Hospital Abuja where he was confirmed dead.
FCT Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh,
has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the
incident.
A statement released by SP Josephine Adeh, spokesman for the Police
Command, read;
"The armed robbery attack resulted in
the untimely demise of one Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd.) on
June 22, 2024, at approximately 03:00 a.m.
“Expressing profound condolences to the
bereaved family, CP Benneth Igweh assured 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.”
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