By Austin Ogwuda
Following growing fears in Abraka over alleged rumoured reprisal attacks in retaliation as a result of the killing of four herdsmen/kidnappers during a gun battle between the killer herdsmen and security men in collaboration with local vigilantes few days ago, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered the newly deployed crack team to the area to embark on patrol day and night, non stop.
This marching order from the CP was contained in a press release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO Bright Edafe in which he also warned members of the public to desist from spreading “unverified information that may cause panic”.
The statement reads:
“In response to a recent surge in violent crimes in Abraka, Ethiope East, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has deployed well-equipped tactical teams to restore peace and public confidence in the area.
“This decision follows growing concerns from residents and an influx of reports circulating across the internet and various social media platforms highlighting the deteriorating security situation in the community. The Command acknowledges the public’s anxiety and assures citizens that proactive and decisive measures are being taken.
“To this end, the CP directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, DCP Aina Adesola to supervise the deployment of tactical teams to Abraka. In compliance with this directive, deployments of combat operatives were drawn from Dragon Patrol, Safer Highway Patrol, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and State Anti-Cult Unit (SACU). Their mandate covers day-and-night patrols, strategic checkpoints, and intelligence-driven policing to ensure that all suspected kidnappers and armed robbers carrying out these nefarious activities are arrested and brought to justice.
“The CP reaffirms and assures residents in the state of the Command’s commitment to providing security for all and ensuring that the entire state is safe. He further urges members of the public to desist from spreading unverified information that may cause panic, and instead use the official command’s emergency lines to report suspicious activity. Citizens are also encouraged to remain calm, go about their lawful business while monitoring their environment, and cooperate fully with law enforcement personnel.
“The public can reach the Command via the following emergency lines:
– 08036684974
– 08114895600
– 08025666914
Signed:
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
DELTA STATE COMMAND,
ASABA.
