June 2, 2021

The Plateau State Police Command says it has arrested some suspects in connection with the murder of a Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and Principal Senior Special Assistant on Special Security to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, retired AIG Christopher Dega in Jos.

The Command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Gabriel Ogaba said, it had commenced investigation into the occurrence and “From the investigation so far, it appeared that he was trailed and later shot,” he said.

He said that the incident occurred at a restaurant in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.

He further said that the incident occurred on May 31 at about 8:30 p.m.

“He was shot dead by three yet to be identified gunmen in an isolated restaurant at Bukuru, Jos.

“He arrived in Jos from Makurdi on the same date at about 7:30 p.m.