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Delta and Anambra police intensify anti-kidnapping patrols on waterways near Second Niger Bridge
via Punch Nigeria1 hour ago1 min read
Police from the Marine Units of the Delta and Anambra State Police Commands, supported by the Buffalo Team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, have conducted a coordinated patrol along critical waterways from the Second Niger Bridge axis to the Asaba Grand Hotel area. This operation is part of the command's commitment to addressing security threats and ensuring the safety of residents and commuters. The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, stated that all officers were properly equipped with life jackets for safety and professionalism. The operation was carried out successfully without incident. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reassured residents of the command's commitment to safeguarding lives and property and encouraged vigilance and timely information sharing. Kidnapping for ransom along Niger Delta waterways remains a persistent security concern, with criminals using the terrain to ambush boats and abduct commuters.
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