Delta CP Visits Orodje of Okpe, Sapele Area Command, Reaffirms Commitment to Human Rights
By Naomi Onome
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, has reiterated the need for professionalism, respect for human rights and intelligence-led policing during his continued familiarisation tour of the state.
The police commissioner made the remarks during a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix A. Mujakperuo (Rtd.), CFR, mni, Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, as well as an engagement with officers and men of the Sapele Area Command and community stakeholders.
At the royal palace, Erale paid homage to the monarch, sought his counsel and acknowledged his wealth of experience as a retired senior military officer.
The CP expressed concern over the growing challenges of cultism and drug abuse, calling for the monarch’s support in protecting communities from their destructive effects.
He also reiterated his directive that sexual offences must be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law, stressing that such cases must not be resolved through informal settlements.
Ahead of the ember months and forthcoming elections, Erale assured the monarch of adequate security coverage, political neutrality and zero tolerance for electoral malpractice.
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Responding, the Orodje of Okpe described the people of the kingdom as peace-loving and expressed delight over the commissioner’s posting to Delta State.
The monarch pledged his support for the police and promised to encourage other traditional rulers to collaborate with the command in tackling crime and enhancing security across the state.
He also expressed confidence in Erale’s ability to address the security challenges confronting Delta State.
At the Sapele Area Command, the commissioner charged officers and men to uphold discipline, professionalism and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties.
He emphasised the importance of intelligence-led policing and urged officers to maintain high standards of conduct while engaging members of the public.
The CP also called on community stakeholders to strengthen their partnership with the police through timely intelligence sharing and active participation in crime prevention.
He stressed that effective security requires collective responsibility and sustained collaboration between the police and the communities they serve.
The familiarisation tour is part of the commissioner’s ongoing engagements with traditional institutions, police formations and community stakeholders aimed at strengthening security and improving police-community relations across Delta State.
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The development was contained in a press release issued on November 2, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD.
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