Delta CP Visits Ughelli Area Command, Engages Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS
Addressing officers and men of the Ughelli Area Command, CP Erale charged them to remain vigilant, intensify intelligence-led policing and maintain professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, has embarked on a familiarisation tour of the Ughelli Area Command, during which he paid a courtesy visit to the Ovie of Great Ughelli Kingdom, engaged community stakeholders and addressed officers on security matters.
During the royal visit, the Commissioner paid homage to His Royal Majesty, Evang. Prof. Dr. Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III, JP, the Ovie of Great Ughelli Kingdom, and sought his prayers, counsel and continued support in the fight against crime.
Other dignitaries present at the palace included Chief Samuel Akpemeji, President-General of Great Ughelli Kingdom, and DSP E chero Oyoma (rtd.), Chairman of the Ughelli Vigilante Council. Traditional rulers from neighbouring communities in Delta State were also present.
The CP expressed concern over the prevalence of cultism, drug abuse and sexual offences in the area, stressing that credible and timely information from residents remained critical to effective policing.
In his response, the monarch welcomed the Commissioner and pledged the continued cooperation of the traditional institution with the Police, particularly during the ember months and the forthcoming electioneering period.
At a subsequent stakeholders’ meeting, the Commissioner, according to the Delta State Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, emphasised that security was a collective responsibility.
He urged community leaders and residents to support the Police with credible intelligence, while reiterating the Command’s commitment to combating crime and strengthening police-community relations.
Addressing officers and men of the Ughelli Area Command, CP Erale charged them to remain vigilant, intensify intelligence-led policing and maintain professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He also warned against extortion, unlawful arrests and human rights violations, stressing that misconduct by officers would not be tolerated.
