The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Surajudeen Abaniwonda has summoned the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ovwian/Aladja Division, CSP Bulus Musa, and his team following a complaint submitted by the Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area.
The complaint, directed to the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, concerns the escape of two notorious criminals from police custody.
A senior officer from the State Command, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed the information on Sunday. The officer mentioned, “The CP has summoned the DPO and officers on duty for investigation. This incident appears to be a case of sabotage by some bad elements within the system. The CP is determined to ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable, and he has ordered the immediate re-arrest of the escaped criminals.”
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The Aladja Community’s petition called for an inquiry and stern measures against the DPO and his team regarding the escape of the suspects, Ovakporaye Jobome, aka Rogers, and Debi.
The suspects were arrested by the Aladja Security Crack Team, ASCT, on December 31, 2024, after a surge in criminal activity in the area. Along with two others, Kelvin Dukuye and Philip Faka, the suspects were handed over to the Ovwian/Aladja Police Station, with ammunition, through the efforts of Hon. Andrew Ekwetafia Gbise JP, Secretary of Udu Local Government Council.
Confession statements from the suspects were recorded in both video and audio formats.
On January 4, 2025, officers from the Ovwian/Aladja Police Station notified the Aladja Community that two of the suspects, Jobome and Debi, had escaped. This revelation prompted strong condemnation from the community, which accused the police of negligence and possible foul play.
The Aladja Community Council voiced serious concern over the escape, stressing that the two suspects were among the most dangerous criminals in the area. They demanded their immediate re-arrest and insisted on accountability from the involved police officers.
The petition also underscored the urgency for the Inspector General of Police and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to act swiftly in order to restore public trust in law enforcement and address the security issues in Aladja and surrounding areas.
This incident has raised serious questions about the local law enforcement’s ability to combat crime and maintain public safety. The community has urged authorities to take prompt action to prevent further deterioration of security in the region.
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