The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp, Delta State Command, has approved the deployment of 500 officers to provide security during the coronation of Prince Omobashola Emiko as the Olu of Warri today (Saturday).
The indication was given in a statement by the Delta State Commandant of NSCDC, Akinsanya Iskilu.
The statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, on Friday, in Asaba, read that the personnel were drafted from the Rapid Response Team, Counter Terrorism Unit, Armed Squad, Agro Rangers, the Intelligence and Investigation Unit and the Tactical Squad.
It quotes Iskilu as directing the Area Commanders covering Warri to supervise the men in order to ensure hitch-free celebration.
According to the statement, the NSCDC Command is mapping out strategies to bring down criminally minded persons who fail to repent.
It also urged all Deltans to go about their legitimate businesses without fear of molestation.
