The Nigeria Police Force Delta State Command has announced a massive deployment of security personnel across the state ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration to ensure a peaceful and secure festive period.
The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, gave the assurance in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Tuesday in Asaba.
According to the statement, officers and men drawn from Area Commands, Tactical Teams, Divisions, and other operational units have been strategically deployed to Eid prayer grounds, major highways, recreational centres, and other vulnerable locations across the state.
The police said the security arrangement is part of proactive measures aimed at preventing crime and ensuring that Muslim faithful and other residents celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival without fear or intimidation.
The command disclosed that it would collaborate closely with other security and safety agencies, including the Military, the Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps, to strengthen security across the state during the celebration.
CP Oyeniyi directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to intensify intelligence gathering, visibility policing, raids on criminal hideouts and black spots, stop-and-search operations where necessary, and sustained patrols within their areas of responsibility.
He warned criminal elements to stay away from the state, stressing that the command remains fully prepared to respond decisively to any threat to public peace and security.
The police commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the command through its emergency control room line: 08036684974.
He further congratulated Muslim faithful on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration and called on residents to continue supporting security agencies, noting that security remains a collective responsibility.
