Delta State Police Command debunks shooting Protesters in Ughelli

The Delta State Police Command has debunked the false narratives currently being circulated on some sections of the media that Policemen shot at peaceful protesters of an allegedly sponsored protest in Ughelli North LGA on 6th of May 2024.

The Command affirmed the use of tear gas to disperse protesters with no one shot during the protest.

For the avoidance of doubt and to put the record straight, the Command wishes to state as follows;

On 6th May 2024, at about 1130 hours, some members of Oteri community, Ughelli approached the Area Commander Ughelli and requested that Policemen be withdrawn from the express road. The Area commander declined and informed them that the deployment was in compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi on the need to ensure police presence in that area to prevent kidnapping and other crimes.

Surprisingly, women from the community in their numbers forcefully stormed the Area command premises in a violent protest, beating up a policeman in the process, and they were dispersed with the use of tear gas.

The report making rounds that Policemen shot at peaceful protesters is false and should be completely disregarded.

According to the Delta State PPRO, SP Edafe Bright, the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Abaniwonda Olufemi sues for calm and reiterates that the Command will not succumb to pressure from any quarters because the adequate protection of lives and property is the constitutional mandate of the Police and remains the priority of the Command.