Eid-El-Kabir: Delta CP orders deployment of massive personnel

By Peters Monday, Abuja

The Commissioner of the Police Delta State Command, CP Wale Abbas has assured all Muslim faithful and other residents in the State of the provision of adequate security and free flow of traffic in the State given the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration on Wednesday 28th June to Thursday 29th June 2023.

The State police spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe in a statement said the Command would be working in close synergy with other sister security agencies which included the Military, DSS, NSCDC, Road safety etc in other to ensure that the activities of all unfriendly forces such as kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists etc are nipped in- the- bud

The police commissioner warned cultists and other mischief makers to steer clear as the command would deal decisively with anybody who is found wanting.

However, CP had ordered a massive deployment of personnel from Area Commands, Tactical formations, and divisions. The deployment also included special constabularies across the state to provide adequate security in all Muslim prayer grounds and strategic locations in the state.

The CP also directed all DPOS to intensify raids of criminal hideouts and black spots within their areas of responsibility. The CP enjoined the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Operations Officers to employ means of ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualization of peace and tranquillity during and after the celebration.

The Commissioner of Police on behalf of officers and men of the Command, wished all Muslim faithful a hitch-free and happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration.