Mischief makers have been warned to steer clear from the activities of the coronation programme for the enthronement of the new Olu of Warri, Prince Tsola Emiko, as two bomb squads have been dispatched to clampdown of trouble makers.
Also, two unit of mobile police personnel and conventional police officers, including traffic personnel have been deployed.
This was disclosed in a press statement by the Ag. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, recently.
According to the police image maker, “ahead of the forthcoming coronation ceremony of the Olu of Warri which takes place on 21st August 2021, the Delta state Commissioner, Ari Muhammed Ali, in his usual proactive way has deployed 1000 police personnel to ensure water tight security before, during and after the coronation ceremony.
“Two bomb squad has been deployed to report 48hours before the coronation day to sweep the venue and ensure it is completely rendered safe”.
He stressed that the purpose was to ensure a water tight security, as directed by the police boss.
The PPRO said: “The CP warns mischief makers to steer clear as the command is more than ready to deal decisively with any body who try to disrupt or cause any form of mischief during the coronation.
“All that needs to be done to ensure that the event is itch free and devoid of any form of violence has been put in place.
“To this end, the CP has directed the Area Commander Warri, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Operations Officers of the Command to leave no stone unturned towards ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualization of peace and tranquility during and after the coronation ceremony”.
Meanwhile, the Police Commissioner has felicitated with Warri kingdom for a free and a peaceful event.
“The CP on behalf of his management team, officers and men of the command wishes the people of Warri and Deltans a peaceful and hitch free Coronation ceremony”, the release added.
