It is with great honour, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility that I formally announce my assumption of duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command.
I begin by thanking Almighty God, whose grace has made this day possible. I also express my profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, for the confidence reposed in me and for entrusting me with this important national assignment. This posting is both an honour and a call to service, and I assure the leadership of the Force and the good people of Delta State of my total commitment to duty.
Delta State holds a special place in my policing career. It was in this State that I began my journey in the Nigeria Police Force after passing out of the Police Academy. Over the years, I have also had the privilege of serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, where I gained valuable experience in coordinating security efforts, managing personnel, and responding to complex policing challenges. Returning to serve as Commissioner of Police is therefore both a professional responsibility and a personal commitment to the peace and security of this State.
I wish to respectfully acknowledge and appreciate my predecessor, AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda, for his leadership, dedication, and service to this Command. He leaves behind institutional structures and operational foundations upon which we shall continue to build. I commend his efforts and wish him continued success in his future assignments.
The mandate given to me by the Inspector-General of Police is clear: to strengthen security, reduce crime to the barest minimum, and ensure that the people of Delta State live in safety and peace. Delta State remains one of the economic hubs of our nation, and it is well established that no society or economy can thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity. It is therefore our responsibility to protect lives, property, and legitimate economic activities across the State.
In line with this mandate, I wish to reassure the good people of Delta State that the Command under my leadership will consolidate on existing gains while adopting a professional, intelligence-driven, and people-centred approach to policing. Our focus will include intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, community-based policing, and strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The Command will work closely with sister security agencies, the Delta State Government, traditional institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to address criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, community conflicts, and other forms of criminality, within the confines of the law and in line with national policing standards.
I wish to sincerely appreciate the Delta State Government for its consistent support to the Police Command and respectfully request that this cooperation and partnership be sustained in the collective interest of peace, stability, and development.
Let me emphasise that security is a collective responsibility. Effective policing thrives on trust, cooperation, and timely information from the public. I therefore urge all residents of Delta State to continue to support the Police by providing credible and useful information that will assist in preventing and detecting crime. If you see something, say something, responsibly and through appropriate channels.
The media remains a critical partner in this process. As members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, your professionalism, objectivity, and cooperation play a vital role in shaping public understanding, building trust, and supporting security initiatives.
To the officers and men of the Delta State Police Command, I assure you of purposeful leadership and fair command. I expect discipline, professionalism, loyalty to duty, and respect for the uniform at all times. Acts of incivility, abuse of office, extortion, or violation of human rights will not be tolerated under my leadership.
In closing, I reaffirm my commitment to service, fairness, and accountability. With the support of the Inspector-General of Police, the cooperation of sister agencies, and the partnership of the people of Delta State, we shall continue to work towards a safer, more secure, and peaceful State.
Thank you, and God bless.
CP AINA ADESOLA
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
DELTA STATE COMMAND
