Delta State Police Command marked the maiden edition of the 2025 National Police Day with a coordinated series of events across the state that combined law enforcement visibility with social impact.
The initiative, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, featured simultaneous activities across the eight Area Commands in Delta State, including free medical outreach, sanitation exercises, student sensitization programmes, and town hall meetings with residents and key stakeholders.
From early morning on April 5, officers in Asaba and other major towns mobilized for a sanitation campaign led personally by CP Abaniwonda. At Ogbogonogo Market in Asaba, police officers cleaned public spaces alongside traders and residents, symbolizing a hands-on commitment to public health and environmental hygiene.
In schools, officers teamed up with representatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and POCACOV (Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices) to sensitise students on the dangers of cybercrime, drug abuse, and cultism. The campaign emphasized responsible citizenship and the importance of law enforcement in society.
The town hall meeting segment brought together traditional rulers, members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), vigilante groups, anti-cult operatives, and honorary mess members. CP Abaniwonda chaired the session, encouraging frank discussions about local security concerns, trust-building, and shared responsibility in crime prevention.
Elsewhere in the state, police medical personnel offered free health checks and treatment to hundreds of community members. The outreach included blood pressure screening, malaria tests, consultations, and the distribution of essential medications, reinforcing the police’s growing role in community wellness.
SP Edafe Bright, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, said the events showcased the police’s renewed commitment to building strong relationships with the people. “This is what modern policing should look like—engaging, proactive, and service-oriented,” he noted.
The Delta State Police Command has set a new tone for community-focused law enforcement, demonstrating that public trust can be earned not only through arrests and patrols, but also through outreach, empathy, and open dialogue.
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