CP Ari Muhammed Ali
By Jon Egie
Two persons have been arrested in connection with the killing of three policemen in Okpanam area of Asaba last Sunday, July 24.
Meanwhile, Delta State Police Command said no curfew has been declared in the area.
A release issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe yesterday said the attention of the Command was drawn to the rumour of an imposed 6 to 6 curfew on Okpanam adding that the rumour has no basis but a mere lie put up by mischievous persons to cause confusion among residents of Okpanam Community.
“The Command wishes to emphatically state that there is no curfew decleared in Okpanam community and as a matter of fact, Okpanam community is calm and two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident that led to the death of three Policemen in the early hours of Sunday, July 24, 2022 and the Command is closing up on the other members of the gang.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, PSC+ is assuring members of the public, particularly residents of Okpanam community that they should go about their lawful business(es) without fear as the Command is not only able and willing, but also committed to the protection life and property in the State.” The release added.
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