File: Delta state Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Oyeniyi
Amid growing fears over rising banditry and kidnappings in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Oyeniyi, has convened a high-level security meeting with the traditional ruler and other key stakeholders to address the worsening security situation.
The meeting, held at the palace of the Ovie of Oghara Kingdom on Monday, followed public outcry over a surge in kidnappings and violent attacks in the community.
The meeting was attended by the Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Area, Christian Onogba; youth leaders; Presidents-General of communities; members of the Police Community Relations Committee; representatives of the Arewa community; and other stakeholders.
Discussions centred on the rising cases of kidnapping, cultism and drug abuse, with participants pledging improved intelligence sharing, protection of informants and closer collaboration among the police, judiciary, local government authorities and community leaders to ensure the effective prosecution of criminal suspects.
