By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Aina Adesola, is not a theoretical police officer. He is not a motivational speaker in uniform, and certainly not a social media myth. He is a tested and grounded law enforcement professional—one of the few senior police officers who clearly understands that Nigeria is not governed by wishes or slogans, but by coalitions, structures, negotiation, stamina, and strategy.
Now serving as Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Aina Adesola brings to the task a depth of operational experience that distinguishes him in an era where security challenges are complex, adaptive, and often politically entangled. His career reflects a clear understanding that policing in Nigeria requires not just the force of law, but strategic realism, intelligence coordination, and the ability to resist manipulation.
Since his appointment, there has been a noticeable shift in the psychology of crime in Delta State. Criminal elements, according to security observers, appear unsettled—not merely by his presence, but by his structure, situational awareness, preparedness, and refusal to compromise professional standards. For criminals, uncertainty is fear, and CP Adesola represents uncertainty to those who thrive on weak systems.
However, beyond the physical and operational battlefields lies another critical front that is often underestimated: the media battlefield. In today’s security environment, perception, information flow, and public confidence are as decisive as patrols and arrests. With the full support of community newspaper publishers and responsible media practitioners, the Commissioner is positioned to win not only the war against criminals but also the battle for public trust.
A disciplined, aggressive, strategic, and relentless media engagement is therefore essential. This does not imply propaganda, but consistent, factual, and transparent communication that exposes criminal tactics, reassures citizens, and builds cooperation between the police and the communities they serve. Crime thrives in silence; security succeeds in informed partnership.
Delta State’s security challenges cannot be solved by improvisation or rhetoric. They demand structure, capacity, strategy, and political realism—pillars that define CP Aina Adesola’s approach to policing.
As Delta navigates a critical phase in its security architecture, many believe the state can only be rescued by leadership that understands both power and process. In CP Aina Adesola, Delta State appears to have found a Commissioner of Police equipped not just for today’s challenges, but for the long and demanding struggle to restore order, confidence, and lasting peace.