Delta New CP Unveils Intelligence-led Policing Agenda, Vows Tougher Crime Fight
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Samuel Etaifo Erale, has unveiled an intelligence-driven policing strategy aimed at tackling kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, cybercrime,
In Warri, Delta State's newest Commissioner of Police, Samuel Etaifo Eralée, has introduced a new strategy for fighting crime. This strategy emphasizes the use of intelligence to tackle various security issues like kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, cybercrime, and oil-related crimes. Eralée addressed a press conference in Asaba, where he promised to prioritize the safety of lives and property.
He assured the public that law enforcement would do everything within their power to ensure residents feel secure in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
The new commissioner outlined six key areas to guide his administration: discipline, community policing, improved collaboration with other security agencies, aggressive crime-fighting, restoring public confidence, and a thorough review of the Command's crime-fighting methods. Eralée vowed to hold police officers to high standards of performance, ethics, and professionalism, with a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, extortion, or any misconduct.
Community policing is a major focus of his administration. The police will work closely with traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women organizations, religious bodies, and other stakeholders to improve intelligence gathering and early reporting of suspicious activities. The CP also promised stronger cooperation with other security agencies through joint operations, intelligence sharing, coordinated patrols, and rapid response to emerging threats.
In terms of tackling specific crimes, the state Police Command will intensify efforts against kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, cybercrime, violent crimes, and oil-related offenses. Resources and personnel will be deployed based on crime trends and identified hotspots. The administration will shift from reactive policing to proactive, intelligence-led, and technology-enabled crime prevention.
They will use data analysis, intelligence assessment, technology, and continuous training to ensure their strategies remain responsive to changing crime patterns.
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