…say no new information on Bayo Ohu’s killers

Lagos— Mr  Azubuko Udah, the Assistant Inspector General, AIG, of Police, Zone II, says the police is making progress in unraveling the assassins of Otunba Dipo Dina.

Dina, a frontline politician from Ogun State and Action Congress, AC, gubernatorial candidate in the 2007 general election was killed in Ota, Ogun State on January 25.

Responding to questions in Lagos, Udah said two suspects had been apprehended in connection with the matter and were still in police custody.

“Reports reaching me from the Ogun State Police Command said appreciable progress is being recorded on the case,’’  Udah said.

He said the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, was currently handling the case as it had been transferred to it by the Ogun State command.

Udah said the state police command or the zone had not received any new information regarding those behind the killing of Mr Bayo Ohu, besides what the Lagos State Commissioner of Police said months back.

He said that inter-border robberies along the major roads in Lagos and Ogun states have been considerably stemmed since he assumed office in January.

He attributed this to the assistance to the command from the governments of Lagos and Ogun states.

“The Lagos State Government established the Security Trust Fund where funds generated from the public and private sector are used to strengthen and service the security apparatus of the state.

“The role of Lagos State Government by equipping and investing in the police force to provide security and safety for citizens of the state is commendable.

“Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State donated 10 vehicles to the command when I visited him and informed him of the challenges confronting its operations with an assurance that more were still coming.

“He also provided us with communications equipment which the officers could use to communicate with themselves and enhance their service efficiency,’’ he said.

Udah said: “Our challenge now is not to control crime but to sustain the gains we have made in combating crime.”