The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of 45-year-old Udeme Uko, who was found with a fatal gunshot wound while sleeping with his family in a church in Ikot Oku Usung village, Ukanafun Local Government Area.
This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo.
The PPRO said the preliminary report indicated that the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:10 am, when the victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a Church in Ikot Oku Usung village.
According to her, a gunshot was heard in the church, and later, Uko was discovered to have been shot on his head, suggesting either a suicide or an attack .
“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, ” the statement said.
The command assured the public that all necessary resources would be deployed to ensure justice is served.
