Delta Police, PSC Stakeholders Meet to Strengthen Human Rights Compliance and Community Policing

Delta Police, PSC Stakeholders Meet to Strengthen Human Rights Compliance and Community Policing

By Primetime Reports

In furtherance of the Police Service Commission’s commitment to addressing human rights violations within the Nigeria Police Force and deepening the principles of community policing, the Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, hosted separate interactive engagements for police officers, community leaders, members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), and other critical stakeholders.

The sessions featured the Police service commission consultant on community policing/technical advisory on human right violation and allied infractions, Dr. Olayinka Balogun, PSC, FSI, FBINAA, BL, PhD, (CP rtd) as the resource person. He engaged participants on the critical subject of community policing, with particular emphasis on police constitutional powers, citizens’ rights during police intervention, and the need to strengthen trust and cooperation between the Police and the communities they serve.

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During the engagement with officers, the PSC consultant emphasised the need for professionalism, adherence to due process, and strict compliance with fundamental human rights standards in the discharge of policing duties. He also addressed the recurring issue of police involvement in civil disputes, including land matters and other civil matters, stressing that officers must remain within the bounds of their constitutional and statutory responsibilities.

The session provided an opportunity for officers to seek clarification on practical policing challenges and legal issues encountered in the course of duty. Questions were raised on various aspects of law enforcement and human rights, while detailed responses and professional guidance were provided by the facilitator.

Addressing the officers, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, encouraged them to internalise the lessons from the engagement and remain committed to lawful, professional, and people-oriented policing. He reiterated that respect for human rights, civility, accountability, and ethical conduct are essential components of modern policing and critical to sustaining public confidence in the Police.

The facilitator subsequently engaged community leaders, PCRC members, and other stakeholders in a separate interactive session centred on community policing, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, police-community relations, and the collective role of society in crime prevention and public safety. Stakeholders actively participated in the discussions, asking questions and expressing concerns on issues affecting policing and security within their communities. These concerns were addressed through practical explanations aimed at improving public understanding of policing processes and strengthening cooperation between the Police and the communities they serve.

SP. Bright Edafe, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, PPRO Delta State Command, Asaba, related this report to the press on Saturday, May 22, 2026.