The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has warned officers under his command against extortion, unlawful detention, and the illegal practice of stopping and searching citizens’ mobile phones.
Speaking during a strategic conference with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders at the Police Officers’ Mess, Asaba, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the CP aligned the session with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM.
CP Abaniwonda declared that his leadership will not tolerate corruption or misconduct of any kind, stressing that erring officers will face strict disciplinary action.
“Policemen are not allowed to randomly stop people and search their mobile phones. Any officer found engaging in this embarrassing act will be decisively dealt with,” he warned.
The Delta Police Commissioner emphasized intelligence-driven policing, disciplined highway enforcement, and respect for human rights, noting that officers must deliver firm but civil security operations. He directed senior officers to strengthen pre-deployment briefings and ensure accountability through post-deployment debriefings.
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According to him, the command will deepen intelligence gathering on identified black spots, robbery-prone areas, and kidnap corridors while improving inter-agency synergy and strengthening community relations in line with the IGP’s vision for collaborative security.
Assuring residents of Delta State of their safety during the “ember months” and festive period, CP Abaniwonda said the police will sustain and scale up robust security measures across the state. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report credible information to the nearest police station or through the Command’s dedicated distress line: 08036684974.
The conference, held at the Delta State Police Headquarters, marked a renewed commitment to professional policing standards, accountability, and zero tolerance for abuse of power in the state.
SP Bright Edafe, PPRO of the Delta State Command, confirmed the CP’s directives in a statement released after the meeting.
