No sit-at-home order in Delta – Ali
° Places officers on red alert
Delta State Commissioner of Police , Mr. Mohammed Ali has warned that there is no Sit-At-Home order in the state.
However, CP Ali has placed officers and men of his command on red alert as he warned criminals to steer clear of the state or risk the wrath of the Force.
There is viral post in the Facebook by faceless individuals warning that the Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has declared a Sit-At-Home in Delta state,but the CP has warned that there is no place for IPOB in the state and advised mischief makers to stay clear of the state .
In a statement on Sunday, Delta Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO) DSP Bright Edafe, said “the attention of Delta State Police Command has been drawn to a Facebook post by some faceless individuals with the caption “Unknown gunmen, Asaba Delta State sends strong message”, in which Asaba residents are warned to observe the “Sit- at- home order” as declared by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
“He assures residents of their safety and urges them to go about their lawful business(es) as the Command is willing and able to deal decisively with anyone or group of persons who try to cause any form of trouble in the State. He admonishes members of the public particularly residents of Asaba and the entire Delta North district to remain vigilant, monitor and report any strange and suspicious movements or persons in their neighborhood to the Command or other law enforcement agencies.
“Meanwhile, the CP in his determination to maintain the existing peace in the State, has placed officers and men of the Command on red alert and urged them to remain watchful and deal decisively with anyone or group of persons attempting to cause any form of mayhem in the State. He has further directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, Area Commanders, DPOS, and Tactical Commanders to maintain police visibility across the length and breadth of the State and emplace measures that will make the state uncomfortable and uninhabitable for any group of hoodlums.
“Delta State Police Command can be contacted through the following numbers;
The PPRO’s Office on +234 915 557 0008, +234 915 557 0007, Or the Command Control Room via +234 803 668 4974″.
