The Delta State Police Command has rolled out a series of enhanced security measures aimed at strengthening public safety and curbing criminal activities across the state.
In a statement issued on April 9, 2026 by the PPRO, Bright Edafe, the Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Yemi Oyeniyi, said the move follows a comprehensive review of the security landscape and aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, mandating intensified visibility policing and intelligence-led operations nationwide.
As part of the new strategy, the Command has commenced massive deployment of personnel across all nine Area Commands, divisions, and critical locations. This includes reinforced stop-and-search operations along major highways and entry/exit routes, as well as sustained day-and-night patrols in identified flashpoints. Security efforts are also being coordinated with other agencies to ensure a unified response.
The police further outlined key operational priorities, including the protection of lives and property, maintenance of law and order, prevention of unlawful gatherings, and disruption of criminal networks. Authorities say intelligence-led raids on black spots and hideouts will be sustained, alongside strengthened community engagement to improve information gathering.
Special attention is being directed at tackling kidnapping and herdsmen-related crimes in high-risk areas such as Owa-Oyibu, Ogwashi-Uku power line axis, Okpanam, Ashaka, Ovwero in Ughelli North, Umunede, Igbodo, Idumusa, and Ute, as well as border communities across the state. The Command says these targeted operations are designed to dislodge criminal elements and restore public confidence.
In addition, Area Commanders have been directed to convene stakeholders’ town hall meetings to deepen collaboration with community leaders and residents in addressing security challenges.
The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through designated emergency lines, assuring that all information will be treated confidentially and acted upon swiftly. Complaint Response Unit lines have also been provided for reporting police misconduct and rights violations.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Commissioner of Police called on residents to avoid spreading unverified information and emphasized that security remains a collective responsibility requiring the cooperation of all stakeholders. Officers, he added, have been briefed to carry out their duties with professionalism and respect for human rights.
