Army Brigadier General Killed By Suspected Robbers In Abuja

A group of daredevil robbers attacked the Sunshine Homes estate in the Lokogoma area of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, leaving a retired Nigerian Army Brigadier General, Uwem Harold Udokwere, dead.

According to the police, the attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around 3 am, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement, expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family and assuring them and the public that the perpetrators of the heinous crime will be apprehended and brought to justice.

The statement reads, “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, Benneth Igweh has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.”

The police have promised to leave no stone unturned in their quest for justice, and the public is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.

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