By Augustine Ehikioya
Rewarding excellent performances, the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has presented commendation certificates to sixteen (16) Officers of the Command.
The gesture, which was a surprise to the Senior Officers of the command, was in recognition of the staff’s unwavering dedication, exceptional performance, and outstanding services.
This was contained in a statement issued by SP. Edafe Bright, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command. It was made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA).
Top on the list, according to the statement, was ASP Julius Robinson, who is the Commander, CP-Special Assignment Team of Delta State Police Command.
ASP Julius Robinson and his team were posted and deployed to Ughelli in the month of April 2024 by the Commissioner of Police, Delta State with a mandate to bring to a halt the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers in Ughellli, Warri, Sapele, Oghara and other parts of the State.
Upon that deployment, the Commissioner of Police stated that the team led by ASP Julius Robinson has so far brought calm to these areas and the entire State in general.
Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team have, in the last year, single handedly recorded the following achievements;
“Recovery of twenty-four (24) AK-47 rifles. Recovery of Four (4) K2/G3 rifles. Recovery of Twenty-one (21) pump action guns. Recovery of fifteen (15) suspected stolen vehicles. Recovered thirty-two (32) pump action guns. Recovery of Five hundred and sixty (560) rounds of ammunition and cartridges. ”
The Commissioner of Police noted that the commitment shown by these Officers is worthy of emulation and are deserving of the commendation given to them.
Other operative of CP-SAT presented with commendation letter included Inspr Joel Osunniran, Inspr Ofumana Samson, Inspr Paul Mamman, CPL Layefa God’sgrace, W/PC Isanmi Naomi among others.
The CP also presented a commendation letter to the widely celebrated W/CPL Nwokolo Mercy for her exemplary and professional conduct while discharging her duties as a Traffic Officer in Warri.
The CP recounted that on her birthday which was on 16th of April, 2025, while she was on traffic duty at Warri Main Market at Robert junction, traders and well wishers in the market surprised and celebrated her on her birthday due to her dedication and the love she showed to the public while discharging her duties.
The CP said that the force is proud of her and happy that she has brought commendation to the command and the Nigeria Police Force.
To return the favour, she is being presented with the Commissioner of Police Commendation Letter.
ASP Robinson Julius, on behalf of other beneficiaries, thanked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for providing all that is necessary to combact crime in the State.
He also appreciated the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, Area commanders, DPOs and other officers for creating a condusive working environment for them to thrive.
He concluded by saying that they won’t relent because they are fully aware that “the reward for hard work is more work.”