The Delta State Police Command has assured residents and Muslim faithful of adequate security arrangements for the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration scheduled for Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026.
Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, said the Command has ordered the strategic deployment of personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the Commissioner of Police said robust security measures have been put in place to protect lives and property, maintain public order, and ensure the free flow of traffic during the festivities.
According to the statement, the deployment includes conventional police personnel, tactical units, and other operational assets stationed at all Eid prayer grounds and other strategic locations across the state.
CP Aina also warned criminal elements, including cultists and other troublemakers, to steer clear of unlawful activities, stressing that the Command is fully prepared to deal decisively with any threat to public peace.
He directed Divisional Police Officers, Area Commanders, and Tactical Commanders to intensify intelligence-led raids on criminal hideouts and black spots, while the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations has been tasked with ensuring effective coordination and supervision of all deployments before, during, and after the celebrations.
The Command urged members of the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
On behalf of the Management Team, officers, and men of the Command, the Commissioner of Police wished all Muslim faithful a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
