Insecurity In Oghara: Delta State Commissioner Of Police Undertakes Strategic Visit, Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting

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Victor Okpomor

In apparent response to worsening security situation in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command undertook a strategic security visit to assess situation on ground.

During the visit, CP Oyeniyi paid a courtesy visit to HRM Noble Oyibo Eshemitan, Orefe 111, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom, before holding a strategic security meeting with critical stakeholders in Ethiope West Local Government Area.

According to a statement signed by SP. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Command, “the visit 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 co-existence 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 is peaceful and reiterated the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu on closer collaboration with traditional rulers, local government authorities and communities as a cornerstone of effective policing.”

The Commissioner of Police stressed that criminal elements remain the common enemy, he called for sustained intelligence sharing and collective action to preserve peace.

In his speech, HRM Eshemitan, Orefe 111 described the Commissioner of Police as a competent and purposeful leader, he reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Police in safeguarding lives and property.

The stakeholders’ meeting was attended by Hon. Christian Onogba, Chairman, Ethiope West Local Government Area, youth leaders, Presidents-General of communities, the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), representatives of the Arewa community and other critical stakeholders.

SP Edafe added, “deliberations at the Stakeholders meeting 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 Oyeniyi 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 secured Ethiope West.”