FCT police begins probe into killing of retired General

Homicide detectives in the FCT police command have launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome killing of a retired army Brigadier General in one of the estates in FCT.

The estate was invaded by armed robbers, who raided house to house.

Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the killing, noted that FCT CP, Benneth Igwe has launched a high-level investigation into the matter.

According to Adeh, “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, CP Benneth C. Igweh, has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.

“Expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family, CP Benneth Igweh psc, mni, 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.”