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The deployment aims to secure places of worship, event centres, and public spaces while addressing potential threats in black spots

Delta State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, revealing that Paulinus had been reported missing before the discovery of his murder.

The governor has appointed Dr Ishaku Adamu, a senior lecturer in Political Science at Gombe State University, as the commission's Executive Secretary

The governor revealed that in some instances, security forces authorised to destroy the illegal camps withdrew after discovering women and children were being used to shield the sites

The command has also warned officers against unprofessional behaviours This was disclosed in a statement by the command's spokesperson, Adamu Duza, on Tuesday

Magira, a former All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in the 2019 elections, is a prominent opposition figure known for challenging Governor Zulum's policies

Mr Mba also highlighted the strong relationship between the traditional institution and the governor, noting that past administrations had not shown such respect to the traditional rulers

The team, led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Chukwuemeka, the former police public relations officer of the Command, will complement the existing personnel to maintain law and order

According to reports, the male students lured the female victims to their school farm under false pretences, claiming other students were gathered there