Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robbery Syndicate Member For Killing DPO In Delta

Abuja, Nigeria- Nigerian Police have arrested a 35-year-old member of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the killing of CSP Hassan Jega, the DPO of Agbarho Division, Delta State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on October 14, 2024, during a gun battle between the gang and a police team led by the late DPO.

However, Dickson was apprehended following an operation that  neutralised four of his gang members.

Parading the suspects at the Police Headquarters on Monday, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that the police recovered significant evidence, including one AK-47 rifle, one English pistol, one locally made pistol, multiple ammunition, and six exotic vehicles from Ogaga’s possession.

According to Adejobi, “On the 1st of November 2024, operatives of the FID-IRT arrested one Ogaga Dickson ‘m’ 35 years, a member of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the death of CSP Hassan Jega, the DPO Agbarho Division, Delta State, who was killed on the 14th of October 2024, during a fierce gun battle between a team of police officers led by the deceased DPO and the assailants, after the team of police men had foiled one of their robbery operations.

The operatives had earlier stormed the gang’s den and engaged them in a fierce gun duel leading to the neutralization of 4 of the 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.

“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,” he added.