Delta CP Visits Ovie of Uvwie, Warns Officers Against Extortion During Familiarisation Tour

By Chukwunonso Eric, Warri.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi, has continued his familiarization tour of police formations across the state with a courtesy visit to the Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, before proceeding to the Effurun Area Command where he charged officers to uphold professionalism and shun misconduct.

The visit, which took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, formed part of the new police chief’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional institutions, police personnel and key stakeholders in enhancing security across Delta State.

During the courtesy call at the royal palace, CP Oyeniyi commended the monarch for his unwavering commitment to peace, security and community development. He acknowledged the critical role of traditional institutions in supporting law enforcement and appealed for the continued partnership of the Uvwie Kingdom in intelligence gathering and the promotion of peaceful coexistence.

Responding, the Ovie of Uvwie, His Royal Majesty Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I, welcomed the Commissioner of Police and his entourage, reaffirming the kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force in maintaining law and order. The monarch also urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information that would aid crime prevention and detection.

The Commissioner later addressed officers and men of the Effurun Area Command, alongside stakeholders, where he stressed the need for discipline, professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.

He issued a strong warning against extortion, incivility towards members of the public and all forms of unprofessional conduct, stating that such practices would not be tolerated under his leadership.

CP Oyeniyi further emphasised that respect for the fundamental rights of citizens remains non-negotiable, urging officers to embrace intelligence-led policing, ethical conduct and quality service delivery.

According to him, public trust remains the cornerstone of effective policing, adding that officers must continually conduct themselves in a manner that inspires confidence and strengthens the relationship between the police and the communities they serve.

The visit marks another step in the Commissioner’s ongoing engagement with police formations and critical stakeholders as part of efforts to improve policing standards and reinforce security across Delta State.