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Vows to consolidate on existing gains in combating violent crimes
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From Ben Dunno, Warri
The new Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, has reaffirmed his commitment to the peace and security of lives and property in the state, assuring of his utmost desire to sustain and improve on mechanisms of credible intelligence gathering in crime prevention and fighting in its day-to-day policing operations.
CP Adesola, who gave the assurance in his inaugural speech delivered as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Asaba, today, also emphasised the importance of community policing and urged members of the public to continue to assist police operations by divulging useful information to the appropriate quarters.
The new Commissioner of Police, who has served in various operational capacities in his policing career, including DC Ops at the same Command, reassured of his disposition to working with sister agencies in crime fighting, noting that such synergies go a long way in effective policing coordination.
According to him, “The mandate given to me by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is clear: to strengthen security, reduce crime to the barest minimum, and ensure that the people of Delta State live in safety and peace”.
“Delta State remains one of the economic hubs of our nation, and it is well established that no society or economy can thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity. It is therefore our responsibility to protect lives, property, and legitimate economic activities across the State”.
“In line with this mandate, I wish to reassure the good people of Delta State that the Command under my leadership will consolidate on existing gains while adopting a professional, intelligence-driven, and people-centred approach to policing”.
“Our focus will include intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention, community-based policing, and strict adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights”.
“The Command will work closely with sister security agencies, the Delta State Government, traditional institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to address criminal activities such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, community conflicts, and other forms of criminality, within the confines of the law and in line with national policing standards”.
“I wish to sincerely appreciate the Delta State Government for its consistent support to the Police Command and respectfully request that this cooperation and partnership be sustained in the collective interest of peace, stability, and development”.
“Let me emphasise that security is a collective responsibility. Effective policing thrives on trust, cooperation, and timely information from the public”.
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“I therefore urge all residents of Delta State to continue to support the Police by providing credible and useful information that will assist in preventing and detecting crime. If you see something, say something, responsibly and through appropriate channels”.
“The media remains a critical partner in this process. As members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, your professionalism, objectivity, and cooperation play a vital role in shaping public understanding, building trust, and supporting security initiatives”.
“To the officers and men of the Delta State Police Command, I assure you of purposeful leadership and fair command. I expect discipline, professionalism, loyalty to duty, and respect for the uniform at all times. Acts of incivility, abuse of office, extortion, or violation of human rights will not be tolerated under my leadership”.
“In closing, I reaffirm my commitment to service, fairness, and accountability. With the support of the Inspector-General of Police, the cooperation of sister agencies, and the partnership of the people of Delta State, we shall continue to work towards a safer, more secure, and peaceful State”.
CP Aina Adesola was born on 2nd September 1968 to the family of Mr and Mrs Aina Ajana and hails from Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ondo State University in the year 1990 and was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a member of course 4 Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on 10th June 1994.
He attended the elite Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State. Upon completion of his training, he was deployed to Delta State in the year 1996, where he served in Ogwashi-Uku.
The new Commissioner of Police has served the Nigeria Police Force in various capacities, including operational, administrative, investigative, and training roles. His postings include service as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Aswani Division from 2012 to 2015; OC Homicide, Edo State Command, in 2016; and OC X-Squad, Zone 2, Lagos State.
Also, in 2016, he served as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, Abia State Police Command. From 2018 to 2022, he was Commandant, Police Training School, Oyin-Akoko, Ondo State; and later Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration), Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He was also Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers State Command, in 2023; and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Delta State Command, from 2023 to 2025.
Upon his elevation to the rank of Commissioner of Police in 2025, he was posted to Lagos State as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Ikeja, where he served for seven months. In January 2026, he was deployed to Delta State as the 23rd Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command.
