Delta State Police Command Receive AIG Zone 5, Task Officers on Crackdown Against Cultism, Kidnapping
By Naomi Onome
The Delta State Police Command has received the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5, Monday Agbonika, fdc, during an official familiarisation visit to the Command on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The AIG was received by the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips. The visit featured an operational briefing, an address to officers and men of the Command, and a strategic engagement with stakeholders, including representatives of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA).
During the visit, CP Erale presented an overview of the security situation in the state, the Command’s operational achievements, recovered firearms and ammunition, as well as ongoing investigations into various criminal cases.
Commending the Command’s efforts in tackling crime, AIG Agbonika charged officers to intensify intelligence-led operations against cultism, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
He stressed the importance of prioritising crime prevention and strengthening the enforcement of relevant laws to discourage cult-related activities across Delta State.
Addressing officers and men of the Command, the AIG reiterated the Inspector-General of Police’s directives on community policing, professionalism and public accountability.
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He warned officers against corruption, extortion, abuse of power and other forms of misconduct, emphasising the need for strict adherence to human rights principles and due process in the discharge of their duties.
The AIG also highlighted ongoing efforts to improve personnel welfare, while charging the Command to maintain political neutrality and ensure adequate security ahead of forthcoming electoral activities.
At the stakeholders’ engagement, he underscored the importance of credible intelligence sharing and sustained police-community collaboration in preventing crime and strengthening public safety.
In his response, CP Samuel E. Erale assured the AIG of the Command’s unwavering commitment to implementing the directives of the Inspector-General of Police.
He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to intensify intelligence-driven operations against cultism, kidnapping and other violent crimes, while strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders.
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The Commissioner further pledged that the Command would continue to uphold professionalism, discipline and respect for human rights in its efforts to safeguard lives and property across Delta State.
The visit, according to the Command, forms part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness, promote accountability and deepen collaboration between the Police and members of the public in tackling security challenges across the state.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, and issued in Asaba on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public safety and combating criminal activities across Delta State.
SP. BRIGHT EDAFE, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
Police Public Relations Officer,
Delta State Command,
Asaba.
November 5, 2026.
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