Delta: Police, Customs strengthen security collaboration

Delta: Police, Customs strengthen security collaboration

From Enweliku Kent, Asaba

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, has reiterated the command’s commitment to inter-agency collaboration as a strategy for enhanced security in the state.

CP Erale stated this on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, when he received the Acting Customs Area Controller, Edo/Delta Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Dominic Ortsen, on a courtesy visit at the State Police Headquarters, Asaba.

The police commissioner noted that synergy among security agencies remained key to effective policing, intelligence sharing and crime prevention.

He assured the Customs Area Command of the continuous support and cooperation of the police command in all areas of operations.

Earlier, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Dominic Ortsen, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relationship between the two agencies and exploring areas of joint collaboration to combat smuggling and other cross-border crimes.

Ortsen commended the Delta State Police Command under CP Erale for its professionalism and support, adding that the Customs Service would continue to work closely with the police to secure the state.

The meeting, which was held in a convivial atmosphere, focused on intelligence sharing, operational synergy and enhanced border security.

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