The Delta State Police Command has reiterated its notification to indigenes of Delta State of the rescheduled Computer-based test, CBT, which will hold on Friday, October 29 and Saturday 30 in Asaba, the state capital.
In a release issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, it noted that the exercise which is a collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force, NPF and the Police Service Commission marks the conclusion of the ongoing 2020 recruitment exercise which was held nationwide recently.
A statement from the office of the Inspector-General of Police recently announced the commencement of the 2020 recruitment exercise in which about 10,000 Nigerians are expected to be recruited.
The release stated that the test, earlier scheduled to hold at the Delta state E-library, had been changed to West Gate CBT, by Wema Bank, Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
The Command advised candidates to note the change in venue, adding that the date and time remained the same had been communicated to them via sms.
The Commissioner of Police, Ari Mohammed Ali, urged them to adhere strictly to all Covid-19 protocols, assuring them of adequate security.
In a related development, the Command has outlined some of its recent successes at ridding the State of crime.
In a release issued by Edafe, the Command outlined the major breakthroughs as follow:
“On 24/10/21 the DPO of Ofuoma received a distress call from the Community vigilante that there was a cult clash between Aiye and Aro baggar cult groups in Ufuoma area.
“The DPO immediately led patrol teams to the scene, the cultists, on sighting the police, took to their heels but one Happy Ighorowhodje ‘m’ aged 32yrs of Aiye cult group who had been injured with a machete was arrested and one locally made revolver pistol with five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from him. He was taken to General hospital Ughelli where he was treated and discharged.
“The suspect and exhibits are in custody while manhunt for fleeing suspects is ongoing”, the release stated.
“On 21/10/2021 at about 0900hrs Dragon Patrol team 29 while on stop and search duty along Warri-Sapele road by Mercy City Effurun, intercepted one silver-coloured commuter Toyota picnic space bus with reg. no LSD 324 DO heading from Warri to Sapele.
“Upon search of the vehicle and occupants, sixty (60) rounds of 7.62mm (ak47) live ammunition concealed inside a pair of canvas shoes was recovered from one of the passengers named Patrick Anthony ‘m’ aged 36yrs of Arunton quarters Escravos. Investigation is ongoing
“On 21/10/21 at about 1415hrs, the Command raider operatives in compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of police Delta state, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, PSC+ raided black spots at Abraka axis in Asaba.
“During the raid, four (4) suspects namely Blessing Oghule ‘f’, Nweke Abudi ‘f’, Ebuka Paul ‘m’, and Sunday Inuse ‘m’ were arrested. One (1) English berreta pistol with five (5) live 9mm ammunition, five (5) suspected stolen phones, one handbag containing weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, one (1) nylon bag containing substances suspected to be ice and ten (10) wraps of substances suspected to be cocaine were recovered from Blessing Oghule.
“On 20/10/2021 at about 2330hrs operatives of the Command Anti-cult unit (SACU) acting on a tip-off stormed Obiaruku in Ukwuani LGA and raided a suspected cultists hideout. During the raid, seven (7) suspects were arrested and one (1) locally made shot gun, one battle axe, cutlass, knife and charms were recovered from them. Suspects and exhibits are in custody while investigation is ongoing,”the Command disclosed.
