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IG Removes Kogi CP Over Escape of Suspects in Dino Melaye’s Arms Case

Following the escape of six suspects from custody early this morning, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate removal of Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Ali Janga.

He also redeployed the Commander, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad 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.

The IG in a statement by the police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, explained that the policemen are all facing serious disciplinary action.

Among the six suspects who escaped were two suspects who accused Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu of arming them with guns to wreak havoc in Kogi State.

Sources informed about the development told SIGNAL Wednesday morning the jail break occurred midnight and other high profile suspects in the cell also took the advantage of the security breach to free themselves from detention.

 

 

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