Police deploy personnel for Easter celebration in Delta

Delta State Police Command has deployed massive Police personnel ahead of the upcoming Easter festivity in readiness to ensure a hitch-free celebration.

Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abaniwonda Olufemi, who ordered the deployment, assured residents of their safety during and after the celebration.

The Police boss directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Commanders of the various Tactical Teams in the command to heighten their visibility across the state.

The CP also “directed them to prevent, combat, and counter serious and violent crime during the Easter holiday and beyond.”

The CP noted that the Police will focus on special crime awareness and prevention operations and target crimes common during the celebration.

He, however, advised the public to be alert, law-abiding, and also actively instrumental in the policing of their environment and to aid the police in the fight against criminality during the Easter period.

According to him, the Command has drawn up additional deployments from the Department of Operations, Tactical teams which include Dragon Patrol, RRS, Raiders Squad, Safe Delta, Safer Highway Patrol, Eagle-Net Special Squad, and Crack Squad. Personnel will also be deployed to worship centers and resort centers.

While wishing Deltans and Nigerians a hitch-free Easter celebration, Olufemi noted that the command will be tightening its crime-fighting efforts during the Easter period and beyond; hence, all officers will be out in full force working closely with other sister agencies to ensure the safety of the good and peace-loving residents in the state.