The Commissioner of Police for Delta State, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, convened a high-level strategic briefing on Thursday with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, State Intelligence Department (SID) personnel, and women police officers.
The meeting, held at the Command Headquarters in Asaba, focused on strengthening intelligence-led policing and deepening community relations in alignment with the vision of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Rilwan Olatunji Disu.
The Commissioner issued a stern warning to officers regarding professional ethics, emphasising that the Command will not tolerate extortion, operational excesses, or extra-judicial actions. He noted that unprofessional conduct during public interactions undermines the trust necessary for effective policing.
“Officers must not become a source of distress to the citizens they are sworn to protect,” CP Oyeniyi stated. “All suspects must be treated according to the law and promptly charged in court when culpable. We must police with a human face.”
Addressing specific crime trends, the CP highlighted drug abuse and trafficking as major threats, ordering that all related operations must be intelligence-driven and strictly coordinated. Of particular note was a direct mandate given to the Area Commander of Asaba, who has been tasked with developing an immediate strategic response to combat a recent surge in house-to-house thefts within the state capital.
To ensure public safety, the CP outlined a strategy centred on sustained visibility policing and rapid response times. He tasked SID personnel with providing actionable and credible information to preempt criminal activities before they escalate.
Furthermore, the CP engaged specifically with women police officers, stressing their critical role as the primary face of the Force. He urged them to maintain empathy and integrity at charge rooms and public contact points, as these interactions often shape the overall public perception of the police.
As the Easter celebrations approach, CP Oyeniyi directed the immediate deployment of personnel to churches and public places of worship. He assured residents that robust security measures are in place to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free holiday period across the state.
