Man Found Dead With Gunshot Wound In Akwa Ibom Church

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of 45-year-old Udeme Uko, who was found dead while sleeping with his family inside a church in Ukanafun Local Government Area.

It was gathered that Uko was found with a gunshot wound to the head in the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, around 12:10 am.

He had been asleep in the church located in Ikot Oku Usung village, along with his wife and children, when a gunshot was heard.

In a statement released in Uyo by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the police said the incident may have been either a murder or suicide, though investigations are still in the early stages.

The police said officers were alerted by concerned members of the public after the victim’s wife reported the incident.

The statement read in part, “Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the suspected murder of a 45-year-old man, Mr. Udeme Sunday Uko, who was found in a pool of blood while sleeping with his family inside a church in Ukanafun Local Government Area.

“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 the motive and full circumstances remain unclear, the police assured the public that they are committed to uncovering the truth and bringing anyone responsible to justice.

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