The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali has deployed one thousand police personnel ahead of the coronation ceremony of the Olu of Warri designate slated for Saturday, August 21, 2021.
CP Ali in a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe, said the deployment is to ensure watertight security before, during and after the coronation ceremony.
According to the statement, “Two bomb squads have been deployed to report 48hours before the coronation day to sweep the venue and ensure it is completely rendered safe, two-unit of Mobile police personnel and conventional police officers which include traffic personnel have been deployed. This according to the Commissioner of Police is to ensure watertight security.
“The CP warns mischief makers to steer clear as the command is more than ready to deal decisively with anybody who tries to disrupt or cause any form of mischief during the coronation. All that needs to be done to ensure that the event is itch-free and devoid of any form of violence have been put in place.
“To this end, the CP has directed the Area Commander Warri, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Operations Officers of the Command to leave no stone unturned towards ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualization of peace and tranquillity during and after the coronation ceremony.”
