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Following the attack on Brig. Gen. H. Udokwere (rtd) in his home in Abuja, details of the incident have been revealed.
In a statement by Air Commodore S. A. Zakari (rtd), it was revealed that Udokwere’s wife said that three suspected armed robbers attacked the General’s house at approximately 0300 hrs on 22 Jun 24.
The house is at No 1 Sanga Street Sunshine Homes by Kabusa Junction at Lokogoma Abuja. She also said that was the third time they were attacked. She also said the robbers asked her for her jewellery and took his pistol. She further stated she heard gunshots.
According to Pastor Awe, his neighbour, the robbers injured one of the Estate guards. The victim was taken to the hospital at Abacha Barracks along with Udokwere. While the injured guard was being treated at Abacha Barracks Hospital, the General was referred to National Hospital Abuja (NHA).
Air Commodore M. M. Igho informed Zakari of the incident at 0810 hrs. Zakari dashed to NHA to support the family.
Zakari met Pastor Awe (the neighbour), with the victim’s wife, son and other neighbours and was told Udokwere was dead and the corpse was at the NHA Morgue.
He met the wife of the deceased, calmed her down and reported the issue to Maj. Gen. Dr Okereke. An ambulance was sent to retrieve the body of late General Udokwere from NAOWA Hospital where he was confirmed dead.
The late General is survived by one wife and children. Mrs Udokwere is a civilian staff and is in charge of the NDC Permanent Site project.
The next line of action regarding the funeral will be decided by the bereaved family.
