Police launch investigation into bandits’ attack on Sunshine Homes Estate, killing of ex-brigadier general
CP FCT ORDERS IMMEDIATE INQUIRY INTO THE ALLEGED ATTACK AND KILLING OF RETIRED BRIGADIER GENERAL; UWEM HARROLD UDOKWERE
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, psc, mni, 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.
SP Josephine Adeh
Public Relations Officer
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command
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