Akwa Ibom Police Probe Mysterious Death Inside Church In Ukanafun
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the suspected murder of Udeme Sunday Uko, 45, who was found with a gunshot wound, while sleeping with his family inside a church at Ikot Oku Usung, Ukanafun Local Government Area.
Our correspondent gathered that a gunshot was heard around 12: 10 am on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 and moments later, Mr. Uko was found in a pool of blood, while a locally made pistol was recovered at the scene.
The victim’s body has since been deposited in a morgue for autopsy.
Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner (CP) Baba Mohammed Azare has ordered a thorough investigation, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Timfon John said, “No stone will be left unturned”.
According to her, “We will ensure justice is served.”
While investigation to unravel the truth is ongoing, anyone with useful information is urged to contact the Police Command.