A retired Brigadier General, Uwem Udokwere, tragically lost his life during an armed robbery attack in Abuja, the nation’s capital, according to a statement by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command.

The incident occurred at Sunshine Homes estate early on Saturday morning, where armed robbers struck, resulting in the untimely demise of Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd.).

The FCT Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, has promptly ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

“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,” said Adeh.

Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, CP Benneth Igweh assured swift justice, pledging every effort to ensure the perpetrators of the heinous 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.”

In a separate incident on the same day, suspected bandits kidnapped Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman, parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State.

The Zamfara State Police Command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed that the priest was abducted from his residence in the early hours of Saturday.

“We have deployed our tactical squad to go after the kidnappers to rescue the victim unhurt,” assured Abubakar.
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Three individuals tragically lost their lives yesterday during a fierce gun battle that erupted as security forces thwarted a planned bank robbery at First Bank PLC in Abaji, Abuja.

The operation, jointly conducted by the Nigerian Police and the Military, unfolded on Thursday evening following a distress call received around 5:00 PM.

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According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT police, under the command of Commissioner CP Benneth Igweh, swiftly mobilized with military support to confront the armed assailants.

The attackers, reportedly armed with dynamites, targeted both the Abaji Divisional Police headquarters and the bank in an attempt to execute their robbery.

In a tense exchange of gunfire, security forces engaged the robbers, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Three suspects were apprehended, identified as Usman (surname undisclosed), believed to be the gang leader, Nuhu Musa, aged 41, and Muhammed Aminu, aged 25, all sustained severe gunshot wounds.

Tragically, one unidentified suspect was fatally injured and subsequently set ablaze by local residents following the confrontation.

Among the casualties were a police operative and the alleged gang leader, who sustained critical injuries during the exchange.

Despite efforts to save their lives, both succumbed to their injuries at a nearby hospital, as confirmed by medical personnel.

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CP Benneth Igweh praised the effectiveness of the coordinated operation, emphasizing the commitment of the police force to safeguarding the Federal Capital Territory from criminal activities.

He reassured residents that such incidents would not be tolerated, underscoring the paramount importance of public safety.

Currently, authorities are engaged in a manhunt to locate and apprehend any fleeing suspects who sustained injuries during the shootout.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has formally notified the Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, about allegations of sexual harassment against the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ibrahim Lamuwa.

In a letter dated May 27, Minister Tuggar highlighted the seriousness of the accusations and emphasized the need for urgent and thorough investigation.

The complaint, brought forward by a married female employee of the ministry through her legal representative, Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), detailed alleged sexual advances made by Lamuwa.

Tuggar’s letter stated: “I am compelled to write to inform you of a formal complaint against the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, on allegations of sexual harassment.”

Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Minister Tuggar attached the complaint received via email and assured the Head of Service of his full cooperation in the investigative process.

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