{"id":3145,"date":"2026-04-03T15:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:46:05","slug":"police-deploy-officers-in-delta-to-churches-parks-for-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3145","title":{"rendered":"Police deploy officers in Delta to churches, parks for Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Delta State Police Command says it has massively deployed officers and put in place all necessary security measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Easter celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was contained in a statement signed by the police public relations officer for Delta State Command, Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tiwa Savage - You4Me (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JF3aUxOWgwk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement said, \u201dThe Command has deployed personnel strategically to churches, event centres, highways, recreational spots, and other public places, while tactical teams and patrol units have been positioned across the State to deter crime and respond promptly to any security concerns\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders \u201cto intensify visibility policing, sustain intelligence-led operations, and maintain a high level of alertness throughout the festive period.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an earlier meeting with Area commanders, the Commissioner of Police directed that they work with religious leaders in the Area of responsibility, and be in close communication with them during the Easter period and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CP further charged officers to remain professional, courteous, and respectful in their interactions with members of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The command urged residents to remain vigilant, security conscious, and to promptly report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command\u2019s Control Room Number: 08036684974.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and guardians were also advised to keep a close watch on their children and wards during the celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While wishing all Christian faithful a peaceful,\u00a0hitch-free and happy Easter celebration, the commissioner of police reiterated the command\u2019s commitment to the protection of life and property and called for continued cooperation from the public in maintaining peace and order across the state. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/police-deploy-officers-in-delta-to-churches-parks-for-easter\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Delta State Police Command says it has massively deployed officers and put in place all necessary security measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Easter celebration. 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