Ahead of the Eid-Kabir celebration by Muslim faithful, cultists and mischief makers have been warned to avoid Delta State, as the police and other sister security operatives would not hesitate to clampdown on them with any slightest provocation.
The warning was dropped on Monday July 19th 2021, by the State Commissioner of Police, Ari Mohammed Ali, while assuring Muslim of adequate security during and after the festive season.
According to a release by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright and made available to newsmen, the number one security officer said he has also made provision for flow of traffic.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State Command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has assured all Muslim faithful in the state of the provision of adequate security and free flow of traffic in the state in view of the forthcoming Eid-Kabir Sallah festivity which takes place on Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21stJuly 2021.
“The CP warns that cultists and other mischief makers to steer clear as the command is more than ever before ready to deal decisively with anybody who try to disrupt the public peace in the State.
“A total number of 2153 police personnel which includes special constabularies have been deployed across the state for the purpose of providing adequate security in all Muslim praying ground and strategic locations in the state.
“The CP has directed all Area Commanders and DPOS to intensify raid of criminal hideouts and black spots within the command.
“To this end, the CP has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of operation, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Operation Officers and all Heads of Departments of the Command to leave no stone unturned towards ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualization of peace and tranquility throughout the state during and after the celebrations.
“The Commissioner of police on behalf of his management team, officers and men of the command wishes all Muslim faithfuls a hitch free, and happy Eid-Kabir celebration”, the release added.
