Ahead of tomorrow’s Democracy Day popularly known as June 12, the Delta State Police Command has warned against any form of protest to commemorate the day.
In a statement by the Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, the Command said it is aware, “… of the planned protest by some agitated members of the public on 12th of June 2021, and is also aware that this protest is being staged by criminally minded individuals, hiding under the guise of peaceful protest thereby causing havoc in the state”.
To this end, the Command said it has placed officers and men on red alert and given the order to arrest and deal decisively persons who flout the order.
“The command under the watch of CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, psc+ will not allow any miscreant to distort the already existing peace in the state.
“Members of the public particularly residents of Delta state are to be aware that on no account should any group be seen, gathering or carrying placard in the name of protest, as such will not be allowed in the state.
“The command is more than ever willing to go after any miscreant who might be found wanting. The Commissioner of Police is urging members of the public to partner with the police to see that those who try to bring disunity in the state and our dear nation be arrested and brought to book.
“Also, it is pertinent to state that undercover police detectives have been deployed across the state for the purpose of arresting any person or persons staging any form of protest. The command is committed to maintain and sustain the peace the state is currently enjoying,” said the Command in the statement.
