Police
Aug. 6, 2025
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has commenced investigation into the suspected murder of a 45 year-old man found shot dead in a Church.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday.
John said that preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, at about 12:10 a.m., in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state.
“The victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a Church in Ikot Oku Usung village, when a gun shot was heard in the church.
“It was later discovered that Mr. Udeme Uko has been shot in his head suggesting either a suicide or an attack from enemies.
“The command was alerted to the incident by concerned citizens who received the report from the victim’s wife, and on receipt of the information, a team of police officers was immediately dispatched to the scene of the crime.
“During the visit, a locally made pistol was recovered as an exhibit. The corpse of the deceased has since been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” John said.
Azare gave assurance that all necessary resources would be deployed to ensure the perpetrators were brought to book.
