The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has ordered a massive deployment of personnel across the state to provide adequate security in all Muslim prayer grounds and strategic locations in the state.
He assured all Muslim faithful in the state of the provision of adequate security and free flow of traffic in view of the forthcoming Eid el-Kabir celebration.
In a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, the Commissioner of Police directed all DPOs to intensify raids of criminal hideouts and black spots within their areas of responsibility.
He directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, area commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical operations officers to employ all means of ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualisation of peace and tranquility during and after the celebration.
According to the statement: “Undercover police operatives have also been deployed to monitor and report any suspicious activities to the command.
“To this end the Commissioner of Police warns that anyone who engages in any mischievous act will be dealt with in accordance with the law. “