Bandits have killed a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, and seven others in Abuja, coupled with seven others at Mai Dabino Community in Danmusa Local Council of Katsina State.
Consequently, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into the gruesome murder of the top military officer.A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the deceased was attacked and killed at his Sunshine Homes Estate at about 3.00 a.m. on Saturday.
Sunshine Estate is in the Lokogoma area of Abuja, close to the city centre. It is largely occupied by middle-class people, including senior government officials. It was learnt that dozens of community members, including women and children, were abducted and whisked into the forest located close to the community.
Danmusa is among several frontline council areas faced with security challenges, with communities located close to forest reserve areas being the most affected. Spokesperson for the police command in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, equally confirmed the incident to newsmen.
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