Delta State Police Allays Fears Amid Threat Of Herdsmen Attack

The police in Delta State have assured residents of providing security for them amid a recent threat of attack from suspected herdsmen in the region.

The assurance comes following a publication by a Fulani jihadist group threatening to carry out attacks in the state if its Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, does not withdraw the ban on open grazing.

Speaking via a press statement on Sunday, the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, stated that the publication comes from elements who just want to cause unnecessary panic among residents in the state.

According to Edafe, undercover police operatives have been deployed in parts of the state so as to gather the necessary intelligence.

He said, "Other proactive measures have been put in place by the command. Members of the public are also urged to continue to partner with the police, by providing useful information that will help in policing the state."

Below is the full statement:

13th June 2021
Press Release

Delta state police command assures Deltans of their safety and security
The attention of the command has been drawn to a recent publication making rounds purportedly published by the Fulani’s of Usman Dan Fodio leadership tagged “Fulani jihadist warnings” and pasted in various locations around Asaba and Agbor to be precise.

The command under the watch of CP Ari Muhammed Ali, (FCIA, PSC+) who is ever committed in its responsibility of providing security for all Deltans, is assuring members of the public to ignore the said publication which must have been pasted by miscreants with the aim of creating panic in the state.

All modalities have been put in place to forestall any such occurrence, all residents are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear or panic

Undercover police operatives have been deployed across the state for the purpose of gathering intelligence.

Other proactive measures have been put in place by the command. Members of the public are also urged to continue to partner with the police, by providing useful information that will help in policing the state.

Dsp. Bright Edafe,
Ag. Police Public Relations Officer,
Delta State Command,
Asaba.