Delta Commissioner of Police Orders Re-Arrest of Fugitives
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has issued a directive for the immediate re-arrest of two suspects, Ovakporaye Jobome (also known as Rogers) and Debi, who allegedly escaped from police custody. Additionally, the police commissioner has summoned the Divisional Police Officer of the Ovwian/Aladja Division, CSP Bulus Musa, along with his team, to provide an explanation for the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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According to reports, the escape occurred following a petition submitted by the Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The petition called for a thorough investigation and decisive action against the DPO and his officers regarding the escape of the two notorious criminals.
A senior officer from the Delta State Police Command, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed on Sunday that the CP had taken prompt action. “The CP has summoned the DPO and the officers on duty for investigation,” the source revealed. “He has also ordered the immediate re-arrest of the escaped suspects and is determined to hold all responsible parties accountable.”
The two suspects, along with two others, Kelvin Dukuye and Philip Faka, were apprehended on December 31, 2024, by the Aladja Security Crack Team due to increased criminal activity in the area. They were handed over to the Ovwian/Aladja Police Station, along with recovered ammunition, through the efforts of Hon. Andrew Ekwetafia Gbise JP, Secretary of Udu Local Government Council.
Confessional statements from the suspects were reportedly recorded in both video and audio formats. However, on January 4, 2025, officers at the Ovwian/Aladja Police Station informed the Aladja Community that Jobome and Debi had escaped from custody. This revelation sparked outrage, with the community accusing the police of negligence and potential foul play.
The Aladja Community Council expressed deep concern over the escape, emphasizing that the two fugitives were among the most dangerous criminals in the area. They demanded the immediate re-arrest of the suspects and accountability from the police officers involved. In its petition, the community called for urgent intervention by the Inspector General of Police and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to restore public confidence in law enforcement.
