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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Police Force headquarters in Abuja said its operatives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested Ogaga Dickson, a member a notorious armed robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for the killing of CSP Hassan Jega, the late DPO, Agbarho Division, Delta State on October 14, 2024.
Force Public Relations Officer( FPRO),ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, 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 the hoodlums in a fierce gun battle that led to the neutralisation of four of the gang members.
The FPRO, in a statement, 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 said that police operatives apprehended a child-trafficking syndicate led by Pastor Dayo Bernard of End Time Army Ministry, Bukuru, Plateau state, on December 2,2024.
He said:“The operation led to the rescue of five children between the ages of two to four, abducted from various homes in Jos, Plateau state, and the arrest of other members of the syndicate identified as Rita Agboeze , Victoria Ugwu ,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 rescued 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.
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 NPF 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 organized and violent crime, enhancing the overall security situation in the country.
