…Harps On Professionalism
…Says No Tolerance For Extortion, Unlawful Detention,
The Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, held a strategic conference with officers of the Command at the Police Officers’ Mess, Police Headquarters, Asaba, in lieu of the recent conference convened by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, disclosing that no police man is allowed to search phones at random.
Abaniwonda who stands on the IGP’s directives, set a results-driven tone for the next operational cycle. He emphasised intelligence-led patrols, disciplined highway enforcement, and unwavering respect for human rights.
In his address, the CP issued a firm warning to Area Commanders, DPOs, tactical commanders and other officers in the Command, noting that extortion of any form will not be tolerated by the Command under his leadership. He added that Policemen are not allowed to randomly stop people and search their mobile phones, warning that any officer found engaging in this embarrassing act will be decisively dealt with.
The CP reaffirmed zero tolerance for extortion, unlawful detention, and excessive force, directing senior officers to strengthen pre-deployment briefings and post-deployment debriefs. He ordered firm, but civil enforcement on highways, and tasked units to deepen intelligence on identified black spots, kidnap and robbery corridors, while maintaining synergy with sister agencies in line with the IGP’s inter-agency cooperation agenda and members of their local communities. 
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, assures residents that robust security architecture will be sustained and escalated throughout the “ember months” and festive period. He mandated Area Commanders, DPOs, and tactical commanders to cascade the directives issued today to their officers and ensuring uniform understanding, compliance, and accountability. He further urged residents to remain vigilant and to share credible information by visiting the nearest police station or through the Command’s dedicated distress line: 08036684974.