By Ebinum Samuel
The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, yesterday, undertook a strategic security visit to Oghara, where he paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Noble Oyibo Eshemitan, JP, FCA, the Uku Oghara Na’me, Orefe III, the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom, before holding a strategic security meeting with critical stakeholders in Ethiope West Local Government Area.
The visit, according to the Command image maker, SP Edafe Bright, formed part of the command’s sustained engagement with traditional institutions and key stakeholders to strengthen community policing and enhance public safety across the State.
During the palace visit, the CP commended the Monarch for his leadership in promoting peace and harmonious coexistence within the kingdom. Following his assessment of the security situation in Oghara, the CP noted that apart from some isolated cases of kidnapping and cultism, the area as peaceful and reiterated the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on closer collaboration with traditional rulers, local government authorities and communities as a cornerstone of effective policing. Stressing that criminal elements remain the common enemy, the CP called for sustained intelligence sharing and collective action to preserve peace. In response, the royal father described the Commissioner of Police as a competent and purposeful leader, reaffirming the kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Police in safeguarding lives and property.
The stakeholders’ meeting was attended by the Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Area, Hon. (Pst.) Christian O. Onogba, youth leaders, Presidents-General of communities, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), representatives of the Arewa community and other critical stakeholders. Deliberations focused on the challenges of drug abuse, cultism and kidnapping, with participants pledging greater cooperation through timely intelligence sharing, protection of informants and stronger synergy among the Police, the judiciary, local government and community leaders to ensure the effective prosecution of criminal suspects and sustained peace.
CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, assured stakeholders that the Delta State Police Command would continue to strengthen intelligence-led policing and strategic partnerships with traditional institutions, local government authorities and communities to combat crime and improve public safety. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professional, proactive and people-centred policing in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, while the Council Chairman reiterated the Local Government’s readiness to support the command’s efforts towards a safer and more secure Ethiope West
