The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Aina Adesola, has ordered the strategic deployment of personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid al-Fitr celebration scheduled for Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, the police boss assured Muslim faithful and residents of adequate security arrangements, including measures to safeguard lives and property, as well as ensure the free flow of traffic across major routes.
He said a robust operational plan involving conventional police personnel, tactical units and other operational assets had been put in place at designated Eid prayer grounds and other strategic locations across the state.
Adesola warned criminal elements, including cultists and other miscreants, to steer clear of unlawful activities, stressing that the command was fully prepared to deal decisively with any threat to public peace.
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He directed Divisional Police Officers, Area Commanders and Tactical Commanders to intensify intelligence-led raids on identified criminal hideouts and black spots.
The Commissioner also tasked the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations with ensuring effective coordination and supervision of deployments to sustain peace and security before, during and after the festivities.
The command urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and vigilant, and to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest police station.
Adesola, on behalf of the management team, officers and men of the command, felicitated Muslim faithful, wishing them a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
