- According to the sources, the robbers demanded jewelry, money, and other valuables
Brig. Gen. Harold Udokwere (rtd) was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, at his home in Abuja.
Sources said that suspected armed robbers attacked the General’s house at approximately 3 a.m. The house is located at No. 1 Sanga Street, Sunshine Homes, by Kabusa Junction in Lokogoma, Abuja.
According to the sources, the robbers demanded jewelry, money, and other valuables. Gunshots were later heard.
A source in the estate reported that the robbers also injured one of the estate guards during the attack. Brig. Gen. Udokwere was taken to the National Hospital Abuja, where he was confirmed dead.
The FCT Police Commissioner, CP, Benneth Igweh “in his response to the tragic and unprecedented attack at Sunshine Homes estate by armed robbers has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.
A statement by SP Josephine Adeh, spokesman of the Police Command confirmed that the armed robbery attack “resulted in the untimely demise of one Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd.) on June 22, 2024, at approximately 03:00 a.m
“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.”