Nigerian Army General Assassinated In Abuja (Photo)

Information reaching the OsunReporters News confirmed that a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, has been killed by some unknown gunmen.

According to reports, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command is currently launching an investigation into the gruesome murder.

Reports further revealed that General Udokwe was murdered by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers in the nation’s capital on Saturday.

While confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the territory, SP Josephine Adeh said the deceased was attacked and killed at his Sunshine Homes Estate at about 3 am, on Saturday, adding that upon the receipt of the report of the incident, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, “ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.”

,,…,,,He added that the CP, who expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, assured them and the public of swift justice and declared that the perpetrators of the atrocious act would be apprehended and brought to justice.