BY PATRICK MGBODO
The new Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Aina Adesola, assumed office yesterday with a stern warning that his administration would not tolerate incivility, extortion, human rights abuses, or any form of misconduct among officers of the command.
CP Adesola, who took over as the 23rd Commissioner of Police in the State from AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda, pledged to consolidate on the gains of his predecessor, while adopting a professional, intelligence-driven, and people-centred approach to policing.
While pledging to collaborate with the state government, traditional rulers, community leaders, sister and security agencies, CP Adesola also urged Deltans to support the police with credible information for a safer state.
According to Adesola, ‘’Delta State holds a special place in my policing career. It was in this State that I began my journey in the Nigeria Police Force after passing out of the Police Academy.
‘’Delta State remains one of the economic hubs of our nation, and it is well established that no society or economy can thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity. It is therefore our responsibility to protect lives, property, and legitimate economic activities across the State.
‘’In line with this mandate, I wish to reassure the good people of Delta State that the Command under my leadership will consolidate on existing gains while adopting a professional, intelligence-driven, and people-centred approach to policing.
‘’Our focus will include intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, community-based policing, and strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.
‘’The Command will work closely with sister security agencies, the Delta State Government, traditional institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to address criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, community conflicts, and other forms of criminality, within the confines of the law and in line with national policing standards.
‘’I wish to sincerely appreciate the Delta State Government for its consistent support to the Police Command and respectfully request that this cooperation and partnership be sustained in the collective interest of peace, stability, and development.
‘’Let me emphasise that security is a collective responsibility. Effective policing thrives on trust, cooperation, and timely information from the public. I therefore urge all residents of Delta State to continue to support the Police by providing credible and useful information that will assist in preventing and detecting crime. If you see something, say something responsibly and through appropriate channels.
‘’The media remains a critical partner in this process. As members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, your professionalism, objectivity, and cooperation play a vital role in shaping public understanding, building trust, and supporting security initiatives.
‘’To the officers and men of the Delta State Police Command, I assure you of purposeful leadership and fair command. I expect discipline, professionalism, loyalty to duty, and respect for the uniform at all times. Acts of incivility, abuse of office, extortion, or violation of human rights will not be tolerated under my leadership.
‘’I reaffirm my commitment to service, fairness, and accountability. With the support of the Inspector-General of Police, the cooperation of sister agencies, and the partnership of the people of Delta State, we shall continue to work towards a safer, more secure, and peaceful State.
