New Delta Police Commissioner Moves to Strengthen Security Partnership With Army

New Delta Police Commissioner Moves to Strengthen Security Partnership With Army

By Ese Brume, Asaba

The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Yemi Oyeniyi, has pledged to deepen cooperation among security agencies as part of efforts to improve public safety across the state.

Mr Oyeniyi made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the Commander of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Brig.-Gen. Moronfolu Shonibare.

He said the visit was aimed at building stronger operational understanding between the police and the military, especially in intelligence sharing, joint planning and coordinated security response.

The police commissioner noted that effective collaboration among security agencies remained vital to tackling crime and maintaining peace in Delta State.

He also drew attention to the peculiar security concerns in riverine and coastal communities, stressing that such areas require close monitoring and sustained cooperation among agencies.

Responding, Brig.-Gen. Shonibare welcomed the commissioner and assured him of the brigade’s willingness to continue working closely with the Nigeria Police Force and other security formations in the state.

He said the military would support efforts targeted at crime prevention, protection of lives and property, and maintenance of law and order.

According to him, inter-agency partnership remains a key pillar of successful security management, particularly in a state with diverse security challenges.

The brigade commander further promised continued engagement and sensitisation to consolidate the existing security framework in Delta State.