Massive Security Operatives In Asaba Over 2022 NSF

Massive Security Operatives In Asaba Over 2022 NSF 

Huge number of Nigeria Police have been deployed to Asaba, the host city of 2022 National Sports Festival to protect lives and properties of participants and supporters at the annual Championship, BSNSports.com.ng can report. 

Delta state Police command on Sunday said he has ordered massive deployment of personnel across Asaba metropolis particularly at Stephen Keshi Stadium, other venues where the events will be held.

Commissioner of police, Mr Ali Mohammed, in a statement signed by police spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe, said hotels and other places where the participants will be accommodated would be covered by the security operatives throughout the tournament to ensure protection of all participants.

“The 21st National Sports Festival tagged “Asaba 2022” is scheduled to hold from 28th November, to 10th of December, 2022. The safety and security of participants, and supporters is paramount to the command and other security agencies in the State. It is on this premise that the Command in synergy with other security agencies have proactively and strategically deployed personnel to ensure a hitch free tournament.

The PPRO said CP has directed that all Area Commanders, DPOS and Tactical Commanders, and other security agencies to deploy men to all venues as indicated in the operational order to forestall any breakdown of law and order, to ensure the safety of all participants, supporters, and proper supervision of men deployed.

He added that, ” In addition to the personnel deployed from Area Commands, divisions and other security agencies, deployments have also been drawn from Dragon Patrol, Safer Highway Patrol, Quick Response Squad, Rapid Response Squad, Eagle-net Special Squad, Crack Squad, Raider’s Squad, Marine Police.

Other include, Anti-Bomb, Buffalo team, 31&51 PMF, Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime squad. 

DSP Edafe noted that CP also directed the State traffic officer to ensure visibility, and strict supervision of Policemen deployed for the purpose of ensuring free flow of traffic in synergy with the Federal Road Safety corps of Nigeria (FRSCN), the Delta state traffic management authority (DESTMA) and other agencies.

He said the CP assures all participants and supporters who will be taking part in the tournament of the command’s unalloyed commitment in the provision of security, maintenance of law and order, protection of lives and property among other duties in the state. 

“The CP on behalf of officers and men of command wishes Delta state, all participants and Nigerians in general a successful and a hitch- free tournament,” he stated.

Many states are yet to arrive in Asaba even when the annual Championship commences today.