Odita Sunday 
Delta Police Promise Action on Complaints, Warn Against False Information
By Odita Sunday
The Delta State Police Command has pledged to improve its response to public complaints and strengthen accountability, as police authorities and civil society organisations called for greater cooperation in protecting human rights and maintaining public safety.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during an interactive meeting and luncheon with representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Officers’ Mess, Asaba.
Erale said the Command remained committed to professional policing, respect for fundamental human rights and zero tolerance for extortion and other forms of misconduct.
He also assured participants that legitimate complaints would receive prompt attention, while pledging to make the Command more accessible to members of the public.
The meeting, held in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was aimed at strengthening police-community relations and improving engagement between the police and civil society groups.
Participants used the gathering to discuss police accountability, human rights protection, public safety and the need to build public confidence in law enforcement.
Speaking at the event, Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Human Rights, described the engagement as an opportunity for the police and civil society to improve their working relationship.
He stressed that both sides should see themselves as partners with a shared responsibility to the public, rather than adversaries.
Ejumudo called for easier access to police authorities and quicker responses to complaints. He also warned against misinformation, citing the EndSARS protests as an example of the consequences that can arise when public concerns and information are not properly handled.
Similarly, Mr. Nor Chia Shaku, Delta State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to work with the Police Command.
He explained that the Commission’s role was to promote and protect human rights through constructive engagement, rather than unnecessary confrontation.
Pastor Edewor Egedegbe also urged citizens to contribute to peace and good governance through civic education, community mobilisation and public accountability.
He called on residents to respect the law, reject violence and participate responsibly in civic affairs.
In his contribution, Comrade Efemena Akhima cautioned human rights advocates and other members of the public against sharing false or unverified information, particularly on social media.
He emphasised that accuracy, responsibility and integrity were essential in public communication, especially when information could affect public safety or relations between communities and security agencies.
The police commissioner acknowledged the role of civil society organisations in promoting accountability and strengthening public trust in policing, assuring participants that the Command would sustain engagement with stakeholders.
The meeting forms part of efforts to improve cooperation between law enforcement authorities and civil society groups in Delta State, with both sides emphasising the importance of accountability, responsible communication and respect for human rights in maintaining peace and security.
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