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Crush child trafficking syndicates, rescue 5 kidnapped children in Jos
From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Police Force headquarters in Abuja has announced that operatives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested one Ogaga Dickson, a member of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the killing of CSP Hassan Jega, the late DPO of Agbarho Division, Delta State, on October 14, 2024.
Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this known, said the late DPO was killed in a fierce gun battle when he led a team of police officers to foil one of the gang’s robbery operations.
Adejobi said that the operatives had earlier stormed the gang’s stronghold and engaged them in a fierce gun battle that led to the neutralisation of four of the gang members.
In a statement, the FPRO 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.”
He also stated that 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.
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He said: “The operation led to the rescue of five children, aged between 2 and 4, who were 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 at varying 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 arm and ammunition in circulation, operatives of the FID-IRT have successfully recovered 14 AK-47 rifles.”
He said: “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.”
The police spokesman, while noting that the Nigeria Police Force has employed proactive, intelligence-driven strategies to combat crime as part of its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians, said it has evolved improved strategies to combat crimes and criminality.
“These efforts have led to the disruption of criminal networks and a notable decrease in incidents of organised and violent crime, enhancing the overall security situation in the country.”
