Ahead of the 21st National Sports Festival tagged “Asaba 2022” scheduled to hold from 28th November to 10th of December 2022, the Delta State Police Command has assured the safety and security of participants, and supporters during the event .
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Bright Edafe
Says the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PSC+, has ordered deployment of Personnel across Asaba metropolis, Stephen Keshi Stadium, other venues where the event would be held for the purpose of providing adequate security during the tournament.
According to the Statement the CP has directed that all Area Commanders, DPO’S , Tactical Commanders, and other security agencies to deploy men to all venues as indicated in the operational order to forestall any breakdown of law and order and to ensure the safety of all participants, supporters, as well as proper supervision of their men deployed.
It reveals that deployments have also been drawn from Dragon Patrol, Safer highway Patrol, Quick Response Squad, Rapid Response squad, Eagle-net Special Squad, Crack Squad, Raider’s Squad, Marine Police, Anti-Bomb, Buffalo team, 31&51 PMF, Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime squad.
The statement adds that the CP also directed the State traffic officer to ensure visibility, and strict supervision of Policemen deployed for the purpose of ensuring free flow of traffic in synergy with the Federal Road Safety corps of Nigeria (FRSCN), the Delta state traffic management authority (DESTMA) and other agencies.
The CP therefore assures all participants and supporters who will be taking part in the tournament of the Command’s unalloyed commitment in the provision of security, maintenance of law and order, protection of lives and property among other duties in the State.
