Police probe killing of man found dead in pool of blood in Akwa Ibom church

By Isaiah Eka

A -45-year-old man identified as Mr Udeme Uko has been found dead in a pool of his own blood while sleeping with his family inside Church at Ikot Oku Usung village, in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state.

The Police confirmed the suspected murder in a statement by DSP Timfon John, the spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Command in Uyo on Wednesday.

He said the man was discovered in a pool of his own blood with a pistol also recovered at the church.

John said that preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, at about 12:10 a.m., in Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state.

“The victim, his wife, and children were sleeping at a Church in Ikot Oku Usung village, when a gun shot was heard in the church.

”It was later discovered that Mr Udeme Uko has been shot on 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 at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” John said.

The police spokesperson said that the state Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare has directed a thorough and swift investigation to be conducted in order to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act.

Azare gave assurance that all necessary resources would be deployed to ensure the perpetrators were brought to book.

(NAN)