Human rights violations, extortion will not be tolerated in Delta — New CP

Officers and men of the Delta State Police Command have been charged to shape up, as acts of incivility, abuse of office, extortion, or violation of human rights will not be tolerated.

The new Commissioner of Police in the state, Aina Adesola, gave the charge while briefing newsmen in Asaba on Monday, assuring them of purposeful leadership and a fair command, even as he stressed the need for discipline, professionalism, loyalty to duty, and respect for the uniform at all times.

The 23rd police boss in the state called on residents to continue to support the Police by providing credible and useful information that would assist in preventing and detecting crime.

“If you see something, say something responsibly and through appropriate channels,” he said.

Emphasising that security is a collective responsibility, Adesola, who began his career in the Police Force at Ogwashi-Uku after passing out from the Police Academy and later served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations in the state, noted that effective policing thrives on trust, cooperation, and timely information from the public.

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CP Adesola appreciated his predecessor, AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda, for his leadership, dedication, and service to the Command, adding that he left behind institutional structures and operational foundations upon which the Command would continue to build.

He reassured the people of the state that the Command under his leadership would consolidate on existing gains while adopting a professional, intelligence-driven, and people-centred approach to policing, with strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.

According to him, the Command would 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.

He also appreciated the Delta State Government for its consistent support to the Police Command.