The Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Police has confirmed the killing of the Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd).
It will be recalled that the Governor’s aide was shot in the chest multiple times by gunmen on Tuesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
Confirming the development, the Plateau State Police spokesperson, Ubah Ogaba, in a statement on Wednesday said the gunmen killed Dega in an isolated restaurant in Bukuru, Jos.
He added that some suspects have already been arrested in connection with the murder while further investigation is ongoing.
The statement reads: “The Plateau State Police Command on a sad note received an ugly report of the death of AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd).
“On 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.
“From the investigation so far, it appeared that he was trailed and shot.
“He arrived at Jos from Makurdi on the same date at about 1930hrs.
“Some suspects have been arrested. Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing.”