Democracy Day: Police deploy personnel to ensure peaceful celebrations in Delta

Delta State Police Command is implementing extensive security measures to guarantee a peaceful Democracy Day celebration across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has ordered a significant deployment of personnel and operational assets to protect lives and property and maintain public order.

The security plan encompasses a wide range of units, including conventional police officers, tactical teams, intelligence operatives, and undercover personnel. These forces will be strategically positioned in critical areas such as infrastructure, recreational centers, places of worship, major highways, and public spaces. Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers are tasked with intensifying visibility policing, intelligence gathering, and confidence-building patrols within their jurisdictions.

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The Commissioner of Police assured residents of the State of adequate security before, during, and after the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.

CP Oyeniyi assured residents of adequate security before, during, and after the celebration. The public is encouraged to celebrate responsibly, stay vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious individuals, movements, or activities to the nearest police station. Cooperation with deployed security personnel is also requested to ensure law and order are maintained throughout the festivities.

The Commissioner reiterated the Command's commitment to safeguarding lives and property. He issued a stern warning to criminal elements, stating that the police are prepared to decisively deal with any threats to public peace and security during the holiday period. Democracy Day, celebrated annually on June 12, commemorates Nigeria's return to democratic rule in 1999.

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The Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property and warned criminal elements against taking advantage of the festivities to perpetrate crime, as the Command remains resolute and fully prepared to deal decisively with any threat to public peace and security.