…………Conducts On-The-Spot Assessment of Crime Scene.
FIC Report (Delta State) – The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has conducted a comprehensive operational visit to Sapele following the abduction of the Local Government Chairman Hon. Chief Bright Afure Abeke, reinforcing the Command’s determination to secure his safe and unharmed release.
According to a press statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP. Bright Edafe, the CP’s visit formed part of a coordinated response to the incident, with the CP personally assessing critical locations connected to the crime.
He inspected Debro Fred Guest House, where the abduction occurred to obtain first-hand situational clarity. The CP also visited Ogorode Waterside, where the vehicle reportedly used in the operation was recovered, providing further direction for intelligence exploitation and forensic follow-up.
Meanwhile, in a solemn engagement, the CP visited the wife of the abducted LGA Chairman, conveying empathy and assuring the family that the command was doing everything necessary to ensure his safe return.
He also visited the hospitals where some of the injured victims during the attack were receiving treatment.
The CP emphasised that the command, in synergy with other security agencies, has deployed adequate resources and was working on credible information to track down the perpetrators and rescue the victim unhurt. He urged residents of Sapele and the wider Delta State community to remain vigilant and cooperate with police by providing credible and timely information stressing that public support remains vital to the success of ongoing operations.
The Delta State Police Command reassured members of the public of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property and will continue to take decisive steps to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Felix Ijomah
FIC Asaba Delta State
11th April, 2026.
