Oborevwori Welcomes New Police Chief, Vows Zero Tolerance for Crime

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared a firm zero-tolerance policy against crime and political violence across the state, warning that anyone caught carrying unauthorized firearms or disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law.

Receiving the newly deployed 25th Commissioner of Police for Delta State, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, during a courtesy visit at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that security remains a central pillar of his administration’s MORE Agenda, adding that sustained peace is non-negotiable for economic growth, infrastructure development, and community welfare.

Assuring the police command of an uncompromised executive stance on crime fighting, the governor stressed that no offender would be shielded regardless of social standing or political affiliation, asserting that if anyone commits a crime, they must face the law because nobody is above it.

Addressing political actors, Oborevwori cautioned against arming youths for electioneering or political violence and urged security agencies to aggressively clamp down on illegal weapons proliferation, particularly civilian possession of high-caliber rifles.

To maintain law and order across urban centers, rural hubs, and oil-host communities, he directed the new police commissioner to expand intelligence-led surveillance across highways, riverine communities, and coastal waterways to tackle maritime crime, cultism, and illegal bunkering.

He further called for deeper partnerships between the police, traditional rulers, youth organizations, local vigilante networks, and sister security agencies to boost intelligence gathering, promising sustained support through the Delta State Security Trust Fund with operational vehicles and logistical aid.

In response, CP Samuel Erale assured the governor and residents of Delta State of his commitment to discipline, professionalism, and proactive policing, confirming that the command is already rejigging its security architecture to tackle kidnapping, violent crime, and community unrest across the state’s 25 local government areas.