Gunmen suspected to be robbers have killed a retired Army General, Uwem Harold Udokwere in an attack at Sunshine Homes Estate, Lokogoma area of Abuja.
The incident occurred about 3:00 a.m on Saturday, 21st June, 2024.
It was gathered that the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, has ordered “discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who issued a statement, said, “In response to the tragic and unprecedented attack at Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers, resulting in the untimely demise of Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd.) on June 22, 2024, at approximately 03:00 a.m, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, Benneth Igweh has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.”
She said CP Igweh has assured the bereaved family and the public of swift justice.