THREAT BY IPOB: "Go About Your Lawful Business." Delta Police Command .... Assures Residents Of Their Safety.

CP Ari Mohammed Ali

"Report any strange and suspicious movements or persons in their neighborhood to the Command or other law enforcement agencies." CP Ari.

The Delta State Police Command reacted a trending viral post on YouTube, purportedly by some yet to be identified individuals.

The purported post by the faceless individuals, according to a statement signed by DSP Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Delta State, revealed that the Command Headquarters Asaba, is aware of a YouTube post by some faceless individuals with the caption “Day 3 of the Remembrance of Asaba massacre in 1970”, where the faceless person declared Friday 7/10/2022 as Sit-at-home in Biafra Land.

"For the purpose of clarity, the Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, psc+, has declared that there is no “sit at home order” in Delta State.  

In the statement, the Delta State Police boss assured residents of their safety, urging them "to go about their lawful business as the Command is willing and able to deal decisively with anyone or group of persons who try to cause any form of trouble in the State. 

He admonished members of the public, particularly residents of Asaba to report any strange and suspicious movements or persons in their neighborhood to the Command or other law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile, the CP has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, Area Commanders, DPOS, and Tactical Commanders to maintain Police visibility across the length and breadth of the State and emplace measures that will make the State uncomfortable and uninhabitable for any group of hoodlums.

The statement further revealed that, "the DeltaState Police Command can be contacted through the following numbers;

Command Control Room via +234 803 668 4974, Or the

The PPRO’s Office on +234 915 557 0008, +234 915 557 0007