Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of a retired General in Abuja

Nigerian Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of retired Brigadier General, Harold Udokwere, who was killed in a robbery attack at his residence in Kubusa area, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

According to police documents, the suspects – Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi, and Mohammed Nuhu – were arrested at different locations in the Apo region of the FCT by agents from the Utako division.

The document states, “In Kabusa and Pigbakasa Apo in the FCT, Abuja Utako Div. operation led by Csp Victor O Godfrey arrested four suspects who robbed and murdered a retired Brigadier General, General Uwen Harold (Retd) N/5575 15th Regular Course at house no.9 Jalan Sanga Sunshine Homes by Kabusa Junction Lokogoma FCT, Abuja .”

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The suspects, aged between 28 and 47 years, hail from various states in the country, including Kano and Zamfara, but reside in different areas of Apo, Abuja.

The police also recovered the knife that was allegedly used to stab the victim from the suspect.

The FCT Police Commissioner, Bennett Igweh, had earlier ordered an investigation into the general’s death, following which the suspects were arrested.

Attempts to contact the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, for further comment were unsuccessful.

The arrest of the suspects brings hope to the family and friends of the late general, who was murdered in cold blood, and is a reassurance of the police’s commitment to ensuring justice is served.

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