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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd) by gunmen.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST had reported that the governor\u2019s aide was murdered by unknown gunmen in Jos, the Plateau State Capital.<\/p>\n

The confirmation was contained in a statement issued and made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday by the Plateau State\u2019s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ubah Gabriel Obaba.<\/p>\n

According to the PPRO, the command has arrested some suspects in connection with the crime.<\/p>\n

The statement reads, \u201cThe Plateau State Police Command on a sad note received an ugly report of the death of AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd)<\/p>\n

Insecurity: AIG Okon begs politicians, stakeholders to discourage killings in South East<\/p>\n

\u201cOn 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the investigation so far, it appeared that he was trailed and shot.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe arrived at Jos from Makurdi on the same date at about 1930hrs.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome suspects have been arrested. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, when contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom confirmed the unfortunate incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cStop attacking police officers\u201d- AIG appeals to Nigerians<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the Senior Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd) by gunmen. DAILY POST had reported that the governor\u2019s aide was murdered by unknown gunmen in Jos, the Plateau State Capital. 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