The Delta State Police Command has assured residents of the state of adequate security, thereby asking them to go about their normal business amid a security threat.
This follows an alleged publication by a Fulani jihadist group threatening to launch attacks on the state, if the Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, fails to withdraw his ban on open grazing in the state.
In a press statement on Sunday, the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Bright Edafe said that the publication originates from elements that just want to cause unnecessary panic among residents.
He said undercover police operatives have been deployed across the state for the purpose of gathering intelligence.
“Other proactive measures have been put in place by the command. Members of the public are also urged to continue to partner with the police, by providing useful information that will help in policing the state”, he added.
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“Delta state police command assures Deltans of their safety and security
The attention of the command has been drawn to a recent publication making rounds purportedly published by the Fulani’s of Usman Dan Fodio leadership tagged “Fulani jihadist warnings” and pasted in various locations around Asaba and Agbor to be precise.
“The command under the watch of CP Ari Muhammed Ali, (FCIA, PSC+) who is ever committed in its responsibility of providing security for all Deltans, is assuring members of the public to ignore the said publication which must have been pasted by miscreants with the aim of creating panic in the state.
“All modalities have been put in place to forestall any such occurrence, all residents are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear or panic
“Undercover police operatives have been deployed across the state for the purpose of gathering intelligence.
“Other proactive measures have been put in place by the command. Members of the public are also urged to continue to partner with the police, by providing useful information that will help in policing the state.”
