The Delta State Police Command has intensified its operational activities with a coordinated show of force and clearance operation targeted at identified criminal hideouts within Asaba and its environs.
According to Delta state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),SP Bright Edafe,” This is part of efforts put in place to ensure that crime prevention strategy is maintained and to make the state unhabitable for criminals.
“Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State CP Yemi Oyeniyi, teams of operatives drawn from the Department of Operations (DOPS), Buffalo Squad, Crack Squad, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Special Anti Kidnapping and Cyber-crime squad, and Operation Delta Shield led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, on 8th April 2026, embarked on aggressive patrols and clearance operations around the Okpanam bush axis and other adjoining areas within the Asaba metropolis.
“The operation focused on combing suspected criminal hideouts, including shanties and makeshift camps believed to serve as safe havens for criminal elements, including suspected IPOB/ESN actors. The exercise also involved confidence-building patrols aimed at reassuring law-abiding residents, farmers, and business owners of their safety and the Command’s staunch commitment to the protection of lives and property.
“The Commissioner of Police wishes to assure members of the public that this operation is part of ongoing proactive strategies to prevent crime, deter criminal activities, and maintain public order across the State. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
“The Delta State Police Command further states that the exercise will be sustained and expanded to other identified locations across the State as part of its broader security mandate.”
