The Delta State Police Command has warned members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to steer clear of the state or risked the wrath of the law.
The warning came following a viral video where members of the IPOB threatened to implement sit-at-home on Friday to mark the day 3 of the Remembrance of 1970 Asaba massacre .
In a statement by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO DSP Bright Edafe,” Delta State Police command,is aware of a YouTube post by some faceless individuals with the caption “Day 3 of the Remembrance of Asaba massacre in 1970”, where the faceless person declared Friday, October 7, 2022, as Sit-at-home in Biafra Land.For the purpose of clarity, the Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has declared that there is no “sit at home order” in Delta State.
“He assures residents of their safety and urges them to go about their lawful business 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,to report any strange and suspicious movements or persons in their neighborhood to the Command or other law enforcement agencies.
“Meanwhile, the CP has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, 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;
Command Control Room via +234 803 668 4974, Or the
The PPRO’s Office on +234 915 557 0008, +234 915 557 0007″
