By Adanne Echezona
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in the fight against crimes.
The commissioner stated this during separate courtesy visits to the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) on Monday in Asaba.
A statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, yesterday in Asaba said the CP was accompanied on the visits by members of the Command Management Team.
At the NDLEA Command, the CP said that “Crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, child trafficking and drug-related offences are interconnected and require a unified and intelligence-led response, and advocated inter-agency collaboration in the fight against crimes.
Edafe said that the commissioner commended the sustained support of the NDLEA and called for deeper collaboration, noting that no single agency can effectively address the security challenges alone.
He stressed the need for joint action against drug trafficking and abuse, describing it as a major driver of crime and a threat to the youth.
Responding, the State NDLEA Commander, CN Halilu Hamidu, commended the Police for its efforts in tackling all forms of crime and criminality in the state.
He emphasised the importance of intelligence sharing, joint operations and institutional cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
At the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the CP and his team were received by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Moronfolu Shonibare.
The statement said that the brigade commander reaffirmed the army`s commitment to sustained partnership with the Police and other law enforcement agencies.
Edafe said that the CP lauded the army for its contribution to the security architecture of the state and called for increased collaboration to curb crimes.
The statement said that the separate visits underscore the command’s resolve to strengthen inter-agency synergy and promote a coordinated approach to crime prevention and public safety across Delta State.