Worried by reports of incessant kidnapping of innocent citizens in Ogwashi-Uku, the headquarters of Aniocha South Local Government Area(LGA) of Delta State, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Town.
CP Abaniwonda also ordered immediate deployment of tactical teams to various points believed to be hideouts for the criminals operating in Ogwashi-Uku.
The Police boss reassured residents of Delta State, particularly those in Ogwashi, of the Command’s unflinching resolution in tackling the menace head-on.
Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the Command confirmed the development on Wednesday.
Edafe, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said the Command was aware of series of complaints emanating from Ogwashi-uku, circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms of incessant kidnapping and armed robbery in the area.
He said: “The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, DCP Aina Adesola to deploy tactical teams to Ogwashi-Uku, and the Area Commander, Ogwashi-Uku to coordinate the operation. In compliance with this directive, deployments of combat operatives were drawn from Dragon Patrol, Eagle-Net, and Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and posted to various nipping points in Ogwshi-Uku. In the same vein, the command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad (SAKCCS) has been mandated to relocate to Ogwashi-Uku and to embark on intelligence-driven policing to ensure that all suspected kidnappers and armed robbers carrying out these nefarious activities are arrested and brought to justice. In addition to these deployments, operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID) have been directed to embark on undercover policing duties and intelligence gathering in the area.”
The CP reaffirmed and assured residents in the state of the Command’s commitment to providing security for all and ensuring that the entire state is safe. He enjoined members of the public to go about their lawful business, while monitoring their environment and report any suspicious person or movement to the Police.
He gave the dedicated lines to call as:
– 08036684974
– 08114895600
– 08025666914
