The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), in charge of the South-South geopolitical zone, DIG Daniel Sokari Pedro, has paid a working visit to the State Command, along Okpanam Road, Asaba, the State capital.
The visit on Wednesday 22, May 2024, was aimed at boosting the morale of officers, enhancing Police community relations, and also assuring residents in the State of the Force commitment to ensuring a safer Delta state.
The DIG who is the most senior Police officer in the South-South region (supervising DIG South-South) and also the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Nigeria Police Force, accompanied by the AIG Zone 5, AIG Arungwa Nwazue Udo psc (+) mni, before the commencement of his tour, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff F. Oborevwori at the Government House, Asaba.
The Governor in his response appreciated the leadership of the Police force particularly the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM for finding some officers in the state deserving of an award.
The Governor promised to buy vehicles for the Police that will be commissioned by the Inspector General of Police.
During the interaction with the Stakeholders, the DIG noted that partnership with the community is key in Policing because, in recent times, Policing has become everybody’s business.
He admonished them to brace up and meet up with the security challenges in the state, but while doing that, they should be mindful of the Fundamental Human Rights of the citizenry.
The DIG commended the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi for his effort in fighting crime, noting that the achievements within the very short time has worked in the State are laudable.