Police Vows Justice For Victim Of Church Murder In Akwa Ibom

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Wednesday August 6, 2025, expressed its unflinching determination  to unravel the circumstances surrounding the gruesome killing of a man inside a Church.

The victim, 45-year old Udeme Uko, was   found in a pool of his own  blood while sleeping with his family members inside a Church on Tuesday August 5, at about 12.00am in Ikot Oku  Usung Community, Ukanafun Local Council of the State.

A statement from the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, informed that the deceased and his family were taking refuge in the Church when suddenly a gun shot was heard late in the night.

According to her, it was later discovered that Uko had been shot in the head, suggesting either a suicide or an attack by enemies.

“The victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a Church in Ikot Okun Usung village when a gunshot was heard inside the Church.

” It was later discovered that Mr Udeme Uko had been shot in his head, suggesting either a suicide 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 in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy”, the Police stated.

The State Commissioner of Police, Baba Muhammed Azare, said all options will be explored to get to the root of  the unfortunate incident.

To this end, he has directed operatives to  conduct a thorough and swift inquest into the matter with a view to arresting and prosecuting those  found to be culpable in the dastardly act.