Retired Army General Killed in Abuja Home by Armed Robbers

Armed robbers killed retired Brigadier General Harold Udokwere at his home in Abuja early Saturday, June 22, 2024. The attack happened around 3 a.m. at his residence on No. 1 Sanga Street, Sunshine Homes, near Kabusa Junction in Lokogoma, Abuja, as reported by Vanguard.

Sources indicated that the robbers demanded jewelry, money, and other valuables before gunshots were heard. An estate resident reported that one of the estate guards was injured during the incident. Brigadier General Udokwere was taken to the National Hospital Abuja, where he was confirmed dead.

Following the incident, FCT Police Commissioner Benneth Igweh ordered an in-depth investigation into the attack. SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Command’s spokesperson, confirmed that the robbery resulted in the death of Brigadier General Udokwere.

CP Igweh expressed his condolences to the family and promised swift justice, assuring that efforts were underway to apprehend the culprits. He also emphasized the command’s dedication to improving the security of the nation’s capital by constantly updating strategies to counteract criminal activities.