Delta CP Deploys 2153 Police Personnel, Warns Mischief Makers, As Muslims Celebrate Eid-Kabir

By Daniel Dafe

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, psc+, has assured all Muslim faithful in the state of the provision of adequate security and free flow of traffic in the in view of the forthcoming Eid-Kabir Sallah festivity which takes place on Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21stJuly 2021.

In a statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, the police boss also warned cultists and other mischief makers to steer clear, adding that “the command is more than ever before ready to deal decisively with anybody who tries to disrupt the public peace in the State.”

According to the statement, “a total of 2153 police personnel which includes special constabularies have been deployed across the state for the purpose of providing adequate security in all Muslim praying ground and strategic locations in the state.”

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CP also directed all Area Commanders and DPOS to intensify raid of criminal hideouts and black spots within the command.

“To this end, the CP has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of operation, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Operation Officers and all Heads of Departments of the Command to leave no stone unturned towards ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualization of peace and tranquility throughout the state during and after the celebrations,” the statement added.

Furthermore, the Commissioner of police on behalf of his management team, officers and men of the command wished all Muslim faithfuls a hitch free, and happy Eid-Kabir celebration.