The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Ari Muhammed Ali has said that Delta State University host community, Abraka, requires adequate security attention to make it conducive for effective learning.
CP Ari pointed out that the University host community comprises some youths who must be properly guarded against cultism, cybercrime and other forms of social vices
The Delta State commissioner who disclosed this during his visit to the University Vice Chancellor, Prof Andy Ugochukwu Egwunyenga on March 11, 2022, noted that the command would partner with the institution to make the environment crime free.
Muhammed Ali while stressing on the needs for a peaceful environment for the staff and students, said stakeholders must not be ruled out in the task of community policing.
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Warmly received by the Vice Chancelor and staff of DELSU, the commissioner urged Prof Egwunyenga to often contact the Abraka DPO or Area Commander whenever the need arises, perhaps, the state headquarters.
On his part, the vice chancellor thanked the commissioner of police for his visit, saying that it was first of its kind since the establishment of the institution.
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Prof Egwuyenga described Ari Muhammed as a goal oriented police officer whose agenda was to keep the state safe.
“The commissioner of police is a goal-oriented police officer who has his agenda well spelt out, and is sure the security in the state under his administration will be a solid one.”
According to Delta State Police spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe, the Commissioner of Police also visited Abraka Police Station where he had brief lecture with officers and men of the Division.
Edafe said; “the CP lectured them on the need to be civil while dealing with members of the public, noting that Abraka and its environs is a university community where majority are students, hence very important to know that policing a student community may not be entirely the same with police a commercial community.
“The CP said students can easily ignite crisis if they are not properly managed, noting that students are our children, brothers and sisters and must be handled with care (Human face).
The CP warned in strong terms that extortion of any kind, involvement in crime, fraternizing with criminals, violation of human rights will not be tolerated as any officer found wanting will be decisively dealt with.
“He also emphasized on the need for policemen to neatly and smartly dress as it will determine how they will be accessed by members of the public,” he said.
