Security Threat: Police flood Warri with 1000 officers for Olu’s coronation
No fewer than 1000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure maximum security in Delta state ahead of the August 21 coronation of the new Olu of Warri, Omoba Emiko.
Police spokesman Bright Edafe made this known in a statement issued in Warri on Wednesday.
The statement said the Commissioner of Police in Delta, CP Ari Ali, had directed the personnel to ensure water-tight security before, during and after the ceremony.
“Two bomb squads have been deployed to report 48 hours before the coronation day to sweep the venue and ensure it is completely rendered safe.
“Two units of mobile police personnel and conventional police officers which included traffic personnel have also been deployed to beef up security.
“Therefore, mischief makers should steer clear as the command is more than ready to deal decisively with anybody who may try to cause any form of mischief during the coronation.
“All that is needed to be done to achieve a hitch-free ceremony has been put in place,” the statement said.
It said the commissioner had directed the Area Commander, Warri, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Operations Officers of the command to ensure thorough supervision of the personnel.
The emergence of a new Olu in the oil rich state has been enmeshed in controversy. On Tuesday, the police declared two Warri princes wanted over the missing Olu of Warri crown, the Nigerian Tribune reported.
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