From Our Correspondent
Delta State Commissioner of Police, Surajudeen Abaniwonda has summoned the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ovwian/Aladja Division, CSP Bulus Musa, and his team over a petition from Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area.
The petition, addressed to the Inspector- General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, claimed that two notorious criminals escaped from police custody.
A senior officer from the state police command, who craved anonymity, disclosed the development yesterday.
According to the officer, “The commissioner 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 commissioner is determined to ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable, and he has ordered the immediate re-arrest of the escaped criminals.”
The petitioners called for investigation and decisive action against the DPO and his team over the escape of the suspects identified as Ovakporaye Jobome (aka Rogers) and Debi.
The suspects were said to have been apprehended by Aladja Security Crack Team, ASCT, on December 31, 2024, following increased criminal activities in the area.
Alongside two others, Kelvin Dukuye and Philip Faka, the suspects were handed over to Ovwian/Aladja Police Station, alongside ammunition, through the efforts of the Secretary of Udu Local Government Council, Andrew Gbise.
On January 4, officers from the police station informed the community that two of the suspects, Jobome and Debi had escaped from custody.
The revelation sparked outrage from the community, which accused the police of negligence and possible foul play.
Expressing grave concern over the escape, t
Aladja Community Council emphasised that the two suspects were among the most dangerous criminals in the area.
They demanded their immediate re-arrest, as well as accountability from the police officers involved.
The petition also highlighted the need for the IGP and the police commissioner to take swift action to restore public confidence in law enforcement and address security challenges in Aladja and its environs.
