Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday as kidnappers ambushed and killed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division, CSP Jega, and some of his men during a rescue operation.
Incident Details:
– Date: October 14, 2024
– Time: 1 a.m.
– Location: Near Agbarho rail station
– Operation: Joint rescue mission with Orerokpe division
– Perpetrators: Kidnap syndicate
Casualties:
– CSP Jega (DPO, Agbarho Division) killed
– DPO CSP Paul (Orerokpe Division) critically injured
– Unspecified number of policemen killed
Reaction:
Warri-based activist Israel Joe praised CSP Jega’s character and leadership, expressing condolences to the Nigeria Police Force and the deceased’s family.
Police Confirmation:
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, stating, “They (the police team) were ambushed. But it’s only the DPO that we lost.”
Investigation:
The Nigeria Police Force and Delta State Command are expected to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Source: PUNCH Metro
