The Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa State, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, has hosted the Commander of the Joint Task Force South South, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral OBF Oladipo, alongside component commanders of various security agencies, in a move aimed at strengthening inter-agency cooperation and security operations across the state.
The visit, which took place on January 6, 2026, at the Bayelsa State Police Command Headquarters in Yenagoa, brought together senior officers from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Defence Intelligence Agency, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Musa Mohammed, said the courtesy visit was focused on enhancing collaboration and operational synergy between the Bayelsa State Police Command and the Joint Task Force South South, Operation Delta Safe, in order to improve policing and security across the state.
During the engagement, Rear Admiral Oladipo stressed the need for sustained cooperation, effective intelligence sharing, and coordinated joint operations among security agencies. He noted that such collaboration was critical to addressing security challenges, particularly in Bayelsa’s riverine and coastal communities.
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In his response, CP Edebor welcomed the JTF commander and his team, reaffirming the readiness of the Bayelsa State Police Command to work closely with Operation Delta Safe. He assured the Rear Admiral of the command’s full support in efforts aimed at crime prevention, maintenance of public order, and the protection of lives and property across the state.
The police commissioner also pledged robust assistance through the deployment of available technological assets within the command to support operations against pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and illegal oil refining, which remain major security and economic concerns in the Niger Delta region.
CP Edebor further emphasized that strong inter-agency cooperation remains central to effective security management. He assured of continuous engagement with sister security agencies to reinforce the existing security framework and sustain peace and stability in Bayelsa State.
