We won’t put up with any police officer assaults-Delta CP

Warri: CP Ari Muhammed Ali, the commissioner of the Delta state police, has issued a warning that the police will not tolerate assaults on their officers anywhere in the state.

Speaking in light of the recent assault on a command officer in Warri by some naval ratings, one of whom was the state police chief, DSP Bright Edafe advised people to file complaints through the proper channels.

He said the matter had been resolved by the authorities of the Navy and the police , adding that the rating was in the custody of the navy.

“The Commissioner of police Delta State Police Command CP Ari Muhammed Ali, while condemning the act by the Naval Ratings, appreciates members of the public for their concern. He therefore warned in strong terms that assault on police officers while performing their lawful duties by anyone will not be tolerated and advised residents of the state to learn to seek redress through the established channels rather than adopting self-help option by taking the law into their own hands”.

(Vanguard)