Police: Killers Of Ortom’s Aide, Dega Nabbed

The police in Jos, Plateau State have confirmed the arrest of suspects who allegedly killed AIG Christopher Dega (retd.), a Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor, Ortom on Security.

The police in a statement said the killing on Monday appeared to be an assassination.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, Ubah Ogaba, giving details of the development in a statement on Wednesday said:
“The Plateau State Police Command on a sad note received an ugly report of the death of AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd).

“On 31/05/2021 at about 2030hrs, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd) was shot dead by three yet to be identified gunmen in an isolated restaurant at Bukuru, Jos.

“From the investigation so far, it appeared that he was trailed and shot. He arrived at Jos from Makurdi on the same date at about 1930hrs. Some suspects have been arrested. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing.”

No reason has been adduced for the apparent assassination of AIG Dega.

Meanwhile, a group, under aegis of Concern Youth of Tudun Wada and Dong communities of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau has called on the state government to ban grazing around the forest of Jos Wildlife Park.

The group made the call when it visited families affected by the recent attacks in Dong, on Tuesday in Jos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen had on May 23, attacked and killed seven persons in Dong community.

Mr Yohana Izang, Secretary of the group, said the continued grazing at the wildlife park had constituted security threats to Dong and Tudun Wada communities bordering the park.

According to him, the forest of the wildlife part is restricted, hence should not harbour humans but animals only and should strictly be reserved for recreational purposes.

“As you all know, Dong community has been under siege lately; in fact, just last week, gunmen attacked the community and killed seven persons including a baby.

“To curtail the spate of attacks in Dong and Tudun Wada, communities bordering the Jos wildlife park, we want to call on government to ban grazing in the park.

“The park is a restricted forest and so no human being other than animals should be allowed to graze or even live there.

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