The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State, CP Ali Janga, following the escape of the two principal suspects that indicted Senator Dino Melaye of buying arms for them to perpetrate violence.
In a statement in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Jimoh Moshood said, “IGP Idris, dissatisfied with the circumstances surrounding the escape of six (6) suspects including two (2) Principal Suspects (Kabiru Seidu a.k.a Osama, Nuhu Salisu a.k.a Small) who indicted Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu in a case of Conspiracy and Unlawful possession of Prohibited Firearm already filed at the Federal High Court, Lokoja which came up in court today, 28th March, 2018, has ordered the immediate removal of Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Ali Janga”.
“The Commander FSARS in the State, the Divisional Police Officer ‘A’ Division, Lokoja and other Police officers implicated in the escape for negligence, dereliction of duty and gross misconduct in the escape of the six (6) suspects have also been transferred out of the State and are facing serious disciplinary action.
“Thirteen (13) other Police officers are currently being detained and investigated for their roles in the escape.
“CP Esa Sunday Ogbu, Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja has been directed by the IGP to immediately proceed and take over as the new Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command.
“Furthermore, on the order of the IGP, the IGP’s Intelligence Response Team and Special Tactical Squad, Personnel of the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department have already arrived in Kogi State to work with the Police personnel in the State for immediate re-arrest of the escaped suspects.
“They are to also carry out detail investigation into the escape and bring all those involved to justice.
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“The Force wishes to implore the good people of Kogi State to remain calm and assist with useful information to the Joint Police Investigation Team.
“They can report any information they have on the escaped suspects to the nearest Police Station in the State or any other State in the Country.”
Suspects in Dino Melaye’s Alleged Arms Case Escape from Detention – Kogi CP.
Earlier, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command said on Wednesday 28th March, 2018 that it received a news that six (6) suspected criminal elements namely; Kabiru Seidu a.k.a Osama, Nuhu Salisu a.k.a Small, Aliyu Isa, Adams Suleiman, Emmanuel Audu and Musa Mohammed who were under detention at the ‘A’ Division Lokoja escaped from lawful custody.
Four of the suspects were on court remand including two that indicted Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audi.
Consequently, all the six suspects, Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu were sent for watch listing and red notice by the INTERPOL for immediate arrest any where we see them.
The Command hereby appealed to the members of the public to assist the Police with useful information on the whereabouts of the suspects by reporting to the nearest Police Station.
Investigation into the unfortunate incident is ongoing, while the thirteen (13) Police Officers who were on duty when the incident occurred were defaulted and detained for interrogation.
Members of the public are hereby enjoined to go about their lawful duty as the Command is determined in ensuring adequate security of lives and property in Kogi State.
CP Ali A. Janga
CP, Kogi State Police Command.
