The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation into the possible murder of Mr Udeme Sunday Uko, a 45-year-old man who was discovered dead while sleeping with his family inside a church in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state.
On Tuesday night, DSP Timfon John, the command’s Public Relations Officer, issued a statement in Uyo.
According to the Police PRO, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m., when the victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a church in Ikot Oku Usung village.
According to her, a gunshot was heard within the church, and Mr Uko was later discovered to have been shot in the head, implying either a suicide or an attack by enemies.
“According to a preliminary report, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m.
“The victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a church in Ikot Oku Usung village when a gunshot was heard in the church, and later Mr Uko was discovered to have been shot in the head, suggesting either a suicide or an attack from enemies; the investigation will soon reveal.
“The Command was alerted to the incident by concerned citizens who received the report from the victim’s wife.
“Upon receiving 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 acknowledging that the investigation is ongoing and that new discoveries will be reported to the public as they occur, the police promised the public that all necessary resources will be employed to bring the culprits to justice.
