Police Say No Curfew In Okpanam, Arrest Two Over Attack On Patrol Team

The Delta State Police Command has debunked reports making round that a “6-6 curfew has been declared in Okpanam with effect from today to enable security agencies carry out their job”.

A statement by the police signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, said the rumour “is not only laughable but completely ridiculous and a lie put up by some mischievous persons to cause confusion among residents of the community.”

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Adding: “The Command wishes to emphatically state that there is no curfew declared in Okpanam community and as a matter of fact, Okpanam community is calm and two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident that led to the death of three Policemen in the early hours of Sunday 24/7/2022 and the Command is closing up on the other members of the gang.”

According to the statement, “the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, PSC+ is assuring members of the public, particularly residents of Okpanam community that they should go about their lawful business(es) without fear as the Command is not only able and willing, but also committed to the protection life and property in the State.”