The police in Abuja have launched investigation into the murder of retired brigadier general of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe in Abuja.
According to a statement from the FCT Police Command, the Brigadier General was brutally murdered in his home by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers.
The statement issued by FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, says the victim was killed at his Sunshine Homes Estate at about 3 am on Saturday.
The robbers reportedly asked for jewelleries, money and other valuables, adding that he was later shot.
The sources said the robbers also injured one of the neigborhood guards during the attack, noting that Udokwere was taken to the National Hospital Abuja where he was confirmed dead.
She stated that upon the receipt of the report of the incident, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, “ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event”.
Adeh added: “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.”
