Delta State Police Command, led by CP Aina Adesola has ordered the “strategic” deployment of personnel across the State to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration scheduled for Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March, 2026.
This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe.
CP Adesola assured the Muslim faithful and residents of adequate security, including measures to safeguard lives and property, as well as ensure free flow of traffic.
He said that a robust operational deployment comprising conventional police personnel, tactical units and other operational assets had been emplaced at all Eid prayer grounds and other strategic locations across the State.
CP Adesola warned criminal elements, including cultists and other mischief-makers, to desist from unlawful acts, stressing that the Command is fully prepared to deal decisively with any threat to public peace.
He directed Divisional Police Officers, Area Commanders, and Tactical Commanders to intensify intelligence-led raids on criminal hideouts and black spots, while the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations is to ensure effective coordination and supervision of all deployments for the sustenance of peace and security before, during and after the celebrations.
The Command urged members of the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
Delta Police Commissioner orders deployment of personnel for Eid-el-Fitri celebration
