As the 21st National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Asaba 2022’ is ongoing in Delta State, the state Commissioner of Police, Ari Muhammed Ali, has assured sports lovers, participants and residents of adequate security and safety while it lasts.
The sports festival which commenced on Monday, November 28, will end on December 10, 2022.
The police commissioner who spoke through the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said that the command, in synergy with other security agencies, had proactively and strategically deployed personnel to ensure a hitch-free tournament.
CP also said that he had ordered massive deployment of personnel across Asaba metropolis, Stephen Keshi Stadium, other venues where the event would be held, as well as hotels and other places where the participants would be accommodated.
This, he stated, was for the purpose of providing adequate security during the tournament, and to ensure protection of all participants and the success of all activities lined up during the tournament.
Furthermore, the CP directed that all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, 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, as well as ensure the safety of all participants and supporters.
In addition, the police commissioner ordered proper supervision of their men deployed.
Other deployments were 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 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 (FRSC), the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) and other agencies.
The police boss assured all participants and supporters who would 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.
The CP, on behalf of officers and men of Command, wished the state, all participants and Nigerians in general, a successful and 4hitch-free tournament.
