The Delta state commissioner of police Ari Muhammed Ali, has deployed total of 5883 police officers to protect places of worship, recreation centres and other places as Christians celebrate Easter.
Easter is the period where Christians celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Lord and Saviour of the world.
In a statement by the Delta police public relations officer, Edafe Bright, the Delta police boss rejoiced with Christians all over the state as they gather.
The police commissioner said Christian leaders within the state should ensure that throughout the services all Christian faithful should keep to COVID-19 protocols in their various places of worship.
The commissioner said the command has deployed a total number of five thousand eight hundred and eighty three (5883) police personnel for crime prevention and control which will also cover places of worship, recreation centers, so as to ensure crime/hitch free celebration.
He enjoined members of the public to cooperate with officers deployed, as they are under instruction to be civil, polite but firm in ensuring the security and safety of travelers and other road users throughout the state.
