ARMY SMASHES POLICE ROBBERY GANG

The 4th Brigade of the Nigeria Army has smashed a police robbery gang allegedly led by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Okubopagha.
It said ASP Okubopagha and Inspector Okoro were from the B Department, Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command.
The Commander of the 4th Brigade, Pat Akem, who spoke through the unit Public Relation Officer, Capt. Roseline Managbe, said the smashing of the gang followed the arrest of one Nanagha Aduoumemi who claimed to be an Inspector in the A Department of the Bayelsa State Command.

Capt. Managbe said Inspector Okubopagha was arrested by troops of the 222 Battalion at Orhoror junction along Bomadi road in Delta State after blocking the road with woods while other members of the gang hid in the bush.
She said the Inspector was arrested while attempting to run into the bush while other members of the gang escaped into the creeks.
“The suspect revealed that members of his gang are all serving police personnel who indulge in robbery activities after their normal police duties, “the spokesperson said.

Source: The Nation