The Police Force Headquarters announced on Monday that operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested Ogaga Dickson, a 35-year-old member of a notorious armed robbery gang linked to the killing of CSP Hassan Jega, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division in Delta State.
The DPO was fatally shot on October 14, 2024, during a fierce gun battle between his team of officers and the gang after they foiled a robbery operation.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, revealed that the operatives had previously raided the gang’s hideout, engaging in a gunfight that resulted in the neutralization of four gang members.
“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 the 2nd of December 2024.
“The operation led to the rescue of five children between the ages of 2-4, 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 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.
The Force PRO stated that these operations are part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians, utilizing proactive, intelligence-driven approaches and enhanced strategies to combat crime and criminality.
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