Delta CP Visits Ovie of Uvwie, Charges Officers on Professionalism, Community Policing
By Naomi Onome
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, has called for stronger police-community collaboration to address security challenges in the state, particularly cultism, drug abuse and sexual offences.
Erale made the call during his familiarisation tour of the Effurun Area Command, where he paid a courtesy visit to the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, Abe I, JP, OON, and engaged officers, community leaders and other stakeholders.
The stakeholders included the Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Anthony Onoriode Ofoni (JP), and the Chairman of the Delta State Internal Revenue Service, Hon. Chief Solomon Ighrakpata.
During his visit to the royal palace, the Commissioner thanked the monarch for his fatherly counsel and prayers, stressing that effective policing depends on sustained cooperation between security agencies and the public.
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He disclosed that Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers had been directed to ensure that cases involving sexual abuse, defilement, incest and other serious offences are not unlawfully compromised.
Erale also expressed concern over the increasing menace of cultism and drug abuse, describing the twin challenges as threats to the future of young people and the security of communities across the state.
In his response, the Ovie of Uvwie expressed confidence in the Commissioner’s ability to tackle security challenges in Delta State and pledged the palace’s continued support through intelligence sharing and cooperation with the Police.
On electoral security, the monarch assured Erale that he would encourage his subjects to participate peacefully in political activities and collaborate with the Police to prevent electoral violence in Uvwie Kingdom and the state at large.
Addressing officers and stakeholders at the Effurun Area Command, the Commissioner charged police personnel to uphold professionalism, discipline and dedication to duty.
He also urged community leaders to support security efforts by providing credible and timely information that could assist the Police in preventing and detecting crime.
The Commissioner reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling cultism, drug abuse and sexual offences through proactive policing and sustained engagement with community stakeholders.
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The Delta State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on November 3, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD.
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