Akwa Ibom: Tragedy as Man Shot Dead Inside Church, Police Speak
- A 45-year-old resident of Akwa Ibom identified as Udeme Sunday Uko was shot dead inside a church
- Legit.ng gathered that the deceased was found in a pool of blood inside a church in Ukanafun local government area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom state
- Police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Timfon John, said gunshot was heard in the church and the deceased was later discovered to have been shot
Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom state - A 45-year-old man, Udeme Uko, in Ukanafun local government area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom state, has been allegedly shot dead.
As reported by Channels Television, Uko was found dead while sleeping with his family in a church in the area.
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Premium Times also noted the sad update which caused sorrow in the Uko family.
Akwa Ibom police take action
Providing information at the occurent, Timfon John, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, at about 12:10 a.m.
The police's mouthpiece said:
“The victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a church in Ikot Oku Usung village when a gunshot was heard in the church.
“It was later discovered that Mr Udeme Uko has been shot on his head, suggesting either a self-murder 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."
While noting that the investigation was ongoing the command assured the public that all necessary resources would be deployed to ensure the perpetrators were brought to justice.
'Crime rate in Akwa Ibom has reduced'
Meanwhile, a survey by the police has revealed that crime rate has drastically reduced in Akwa Ibom state in the last six months.
The feat followed intensified offensives by operatives against criminal elements in the 31 LGAs leading to the conviction of 23 culprits.
Disclosing the record to journalists recently at the state headquarters, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) John attributed the success to proactive intelligence-led policing by the commissioner of police (CP), Baba Azare.
John said there has been a "remarkable progress" in the fight against crime in Akwa Ibom state.
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Man kills girlfriend in Akwa Ibom
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Akwa Ibom police arrested a man identified simply as Ndifreke Nelson in connection with the alleged murder of his lover, Emem Effanga.
Effanga, aged 39, was confirmed dead in a yet-to-be-disclosed hospital after she was allegedly strangled by her boyfriend.
The suspect was arrested following a report received by the command indicating that the deceased was in an unconscious condition in her apartment.
Source: Legit.ng
