As part of activities marking the 2025 Customer Service Week themed “Mission Possible,” the Delta State Police Command on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, engaged with members of the public through a statewide community outreach aimed at strengthening police-citizen relations.
The Command used the occasion to appreciate Deltans for their continuous support in the collective fight against crime and insecurity. Officers distributed souvenirs and gift items to road users, market women, parents, and youths as tokens of gratitude for their cooperation and partnership.
The outreach extended to key areas including Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, and other parts of the State, where residents, as well as primary and secondary school students, received gift packs, books, and other items.
Speaking on the initiative, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, described the event as a non-kinetic approach to crime fighting—one focused on trust-building rather than force. He emphasized that the Command will continue to sustain such community-driven efforts to bridge the gap between the police and the people.
“Protection of lives and property is our core mandate,” CP Abaniwonda said. “But beyond enforcement, we recognize that Deltans are our partners in this mission. Today’s gesture is a reflection of that partnership.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to promoting community policing anchored on mutual respect, collaboration, and service excellence.
The Delta State Police Command’s participation in this year’s Customer Service Week underscores its evolving focus on people-centered policing—one that celebrates citizens as key stakeholders in achieving lasting peace and security.
