The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, has announced a new security strategy built around intelligence gathering, technology and stronger cooperation with communities to tackle criminal activities across the state.
Erale, who assumed office as the 25th Commissioner of Police in Delta State, said his administration would move the command away from mainly reacting to crimes after they occur to preventing them through timely intelligence and data.
The commissioner stated this on Tuesday during his first press briefing in Asaba, where he outlined his priorities for the command.
He stressed the importance of preventing criminal activities rather than waiting for incidents to occur before responding, noting that effective policing requires constant assessment of security threats and timely intervention.
The Commissioner also called for stronger cooperation between the police and residents, urging members of the public to provide credible information that could assist security agencies in identifying and disrupting criminal activities.
According to him, collaboration with traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups and other stakeholders would remain vital to maintaining peace and security across Delta.
He assured residents that the command would strengthen efforts against kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, cybercrime, drug-related offences and other forms of criminality.
He urged police officers and men to embrace his agenda and maintain discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
The commissioner also appealed to the media to maintain a professional relationship with the command, promising openness and cooperation.
Erale’s success will ultimately be measured not by the plans announced, but by whether residents see a noticeable reduction in crime and an improvement in police response.
With kidnapping, cultism, robbery, cybercrime and oil-related offences among the major threats facing Delta, the new CP faces the task of turning intelligence, community cooperation and stronger policing into visible results.
He expressed confidence that with effective intelligence-led policing and the cooperation of Deltans, the state could achieve a significant reduction in crime and create a safer environment for residents, businesses and visitors.
