The Delta House of Assembly has assured the new state commissioner of police (CP), Yemi Oyeniyi, of its support in tackling security challenges across the state.

The speaker, Dennis Guwor, gave the assurance when the CP and his management team paid a courtesy visit to the assembly leadership in Asaba on Tuesday.

Mr Guwor acknowledged the sacrifices of police officers in maintaining peace, protecting lives and safeguarding property across communities.

The speaker noted that the assembly remained concerned about kidnapping, cultism, boundary disputes and other criminal activities affecting parts of the state.

He expressed confidence that the new CP would strengthen efforts to combat crime and improve public safety.

According to him, the lawmakers have always maintained a cordial relationship with security agencies operating in the state.

Mr Guwor pledged continued legislative support for policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing security and promoting peace.

He emphasised that effective policing requires collaboration among government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders and residents.

He also assured the CP that the House Committee on Security would remain available for regular engagement and cooperation.

Mr Guwor urged the state police command to sustain public trust through professionalism, accountability and community-based policing initiatives.

The speaker congratulated Mr Oyeniyi on his appointment and wished him a successful tenure in the state.

Meanwhile, Mr Oyeniyi earlier expressed appreciation to the speaker and lawmakers for the warm reception accorded him and his team.

He described legislative support as essential for effective policing and successful security management in the state.

The CP said the command had reviewed the security situation and strengthened strategies to combat crime since his assumption of office.

He disclosed that intelligence gathering, community policing and inter-agency collaboration remained key priorities of the command.

The police boss reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professionalism, accountability and quality service delivery.

Mr Oyeniyi acknowledged concerns over kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and boundary-related disputes in some areas of the state.

He assured residents of the state that proactive measures were being implemented to deny criminal a haven in Delta.

He, however, encouraged them to support security efforts by providing timely and useful information to law enforcement agencies.

Mr Oyeniyi thanked the assembly for its support and expressed optimism that continued collaboration would strengthen security across the state. 

(NAN)