Delta State Gets New Commissioner of Police

By Oluwakemi Kindness

CP, Aina Adesola has assumed duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police CP, of the Delta State Police Command.

He succeeds Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, who was recently promoted and posted to the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

While formally taking over leadership of the Command, CP Adesola pledged to build on existing security frameworks and strengthen proactive policing strategies across Delta State.

He called on residents to continue to support the Police and other security agencies, and advised youths to resist all forms of criminal inducement.

In his handing-over remarks, AIG Abaniwonda expressed appreciation to the Delta State Government and the people of the state for their cooperation and support during his tenure, and urged them to extend the same goodwill to his successor.

CP Adesola assured Deltans and residents that under his leadership, the Delta State Police Command would remain firm, professional and proactive in ensuring that the state becomes increasingly hostile to criminal elements and activities.