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Delta State Police Command on Sunday says it has mobilised no fewer than 3,000 Policemen to various venues of the 21st National Sports Festival scheduled to begin in Asaba, the state capital on November 28, 2022.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Edafe Bright, a copy made available to our Correspondent, said that all arrangements have been put in place to checkmate irregularities of insecurity, adding that the police will continue to do its best, with a view to ensuring security for the people.
Part of the statement reads: “The 21st National Sports Festival, tagged; “Asaba 2022”, is scheduled to hold from 28th November to 10th of December 2022, the safety and security of participants, and supporters is paramount to the Command and other security agencies in the State. It is on this premise that the Command in synergy with other security agencies have proactively and strategically deployed no fewer than 3,000 personnel to ensure a hitch free tournament.”
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has ordered massive deployment of personnel across Asaba metropolis, Stephen Keshi Stadium, other venues where the event will be held, hotels and other places where the participants will be accommodated, for the purpose of providing adequate security during the tournament; to ensure protection of all participants and the success of all activities lined up during the tournament, adding that the CP has also directed that all Area Commanders, DPOS and Tactical Commanders, and other security agencies deploy men to all venues, as indicated in the operational order, to forestall any breakdown of law and order, to ensure the safety of all participants, supporters and proper supervision of their men deployed.
The statement said: “In addition to the personnel deployed from Area Commands, Divisions and other security agencies, deployments have also been drawn from Dragon Patrol, Safer highway Patrol, Quick Response Squad, Rapid Response squad, Eagle-net Special Squad, Crack Squad, Raider’s Squad, Marine Police, Anti-Bomb, Buffalo team, 31&51 PMF, Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime squad. The CP also directed the State traffic officer to ensure visibility, and strict supervision of Policemen deployed for the purpose of ensuring free flow of traffic in synergy with the Federal Road Safety corps of Nigeria (FRSCN), the Delta state traffic management authority (DESTMA) and other agencies.”
The CP, therefore, assured all participants and supporters who will be taking part in the tournament of the Command’s unalloyed commitment in the provision of security, maintenance of law and order, protection of lives and property, among other duties in the state.
