By: Bulou Kosin, Warri.

The Delta State Police Commisioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has reiterated his command’s commitment to safety for both public and private schools and general security of lives and property during the ember months.

The State Police Commissioner represented by DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi of the department of operations, gave the assurance, December 17, 2025 in Asaba at a strategic meeting of security agents and 62 school heads and teachers of public and private schools across the state.

The meeting was convened by the police to inform stakeholders of what it was doing to forestall in the State incidents of kidnap of school students in other parts of the country.

Abaniwonda informed that “adequate deployments, intelligence-led patrols, and rapid response mechanisms have been activated across the State, particularly around schools, throughout the Ember Months”.

According to a statement issued by SP Bright Dafe, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta Police Command, key issues discussed at the police-school stakeholders meeting, included “the fencing of school premises, the installation of surveillance cameras, the engagement of local vigilantes, improved collaboration between schools and security agencies, as well as emerging concerns such as parental interference and the misuse of mobile phones during school hours”.

Addressing participants at the meeting, ACP George Efeizomor who is Coordinator of Safe Schools Initiative in Delta State, assured of sustained police support and urged school heads to maintain direct communication with their respective DPOs and Area Commanders. Emergency control room numbers were again shared at the meeting to enhance prompt reporting and rapid response.