Police nab killer of DPO

*Dismantle child trafficking syndicate, rescue 5 abducted children in Jos

The Police Force Headquarters said, that its operatives of Intelligence Response Team, IRT, have arrested one Ogaga Dickson, 35 years, a member of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the death of CSP Hassan Jega, the DPO Agbarho Division, Delta State.

It will be recalled that the DPO was killed October 14, 2024, during a gun battle between police officers led by the deceased DPO and the assailants, after the team of policemen had foiled one of their robbery operations. 

Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said the operatives had earlier stormed the gang’s den and engaged them in a fierce gun duel leading to the neutralisation of four of the gang members. 

He said: “Upon Ogaga’s arrest, the police recovered one AK-47 rifle, one English pistol, one locally made pistol, ammunition of various calibres and six exotic vehicles.

“Similarly, police operatives apprehended a child-trafficking syndicate led by one Pastor Dayo Bernard of End Time Army Ministry, Bukuru, Plateau State on December 2, 2024. 

“The operation led to the rescue of five children between the ages of two to four years, abducted from various homes in Jos, Plateau State, and the arrest of other members of the syndicate identified as Rita Agboeze, Victoria Ugwu ‘f’, Nanman Puntel, and Peter Ukwuani.

“Upon interrogation, the principal suspect confessed to having abducted and sold 13 children for different prices, all of whom have been recovered by the police and reunited with their families through the Plateau State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. 

“Furthermore, in line with the IGP’s directive to all police detectives to mop up every illicit arms and ammunition in circulation, operatives of the FID-IRT have successfully recovered 14 AK-47 rifles. 

“These operations exemplify the unwavering resolve of the Nigeria Police Force and highlight the effectiveness of our efforts to combat crime and enhance national security.”