CP denies declaring a curfew in Okpanam over the killing of policemen in Delta

The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has rebuffed a rumoured dusk -to- dawn curfew in the Okpanam community over the killing of three policemen in the community by suspected gunmen.

The State Police Command stated that it had arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of the three policemen in the Okpanam community on Sunday.

This was contained in a statement signed by the State Command’s spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe on Tuesday.

The police commissioner advised residents of the community to go about their lawful duties, adding that the state police command is committed to the protection of lives and properties in the state.

The police, in the statement titled: “CURFEW NOT DECLARED IN OKPANAM COMMUNITY.
AS POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION TO THE ATTACK ON POLICE PATROL TEAM” said: “The attention of Delta State Police Command has been drawn to the rumour making round that a “6-6 curfew has been declared in Okpanam with effect from 26/7/22 to enable security agencies to carry out their job”. This is not only laughable but completely ridiculous and a lie put up by some mischievous persons to confuse residents of the community.”

“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.

“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 of life and property in the State.”