FIC Report (Delta State) – It was all celebrations and excitement as the good people of Ugborikoko community in Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA), Delta State, witnessed the commissioning of the newly built Ugborikoko Modern Police Station.
A statement made available to journalists through the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP. Edafe Bright ANIPR, stated that the building which was built and furnished by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, contains state of the art facilities which include: a constructed quarter guard post, a dedicated generator house, drainage construction to ensure a healthy and safe environment and reconstruction of the Police Hall thus giving the building a modern and functional design.
The commissioned project also included two hilux vehicles for operational mobility for officers and men of the division, 30KVA soundproof generator and a 30KVA solar system to ensure uninterrupted power supply as well as CCTV cameras and computer systems to enhance surveillance and digital operations including television sets, air-conditioning units and a fully equipped conference and interrogation rooms.
Speaking at the commissioning of the project, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D. NPM, who was represented at the event by the Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG in charge of Zone 5 AIG. Salman-Dogo Garba Psc, thanked the Managing Director Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, High Chief Keston Pondi for making the project possible.
The IGP noted that the donation reflects not only a commitment to the well being of the community but also a deep trust in the role Police Force plays in maintaining peace, law and order.
The IGP assured all that the new police station is not just a place where officers will work but also a place where the people can engage positively with the police and work together to build a safer and stronger community.
In his speech, the MD Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd., High Chief Kestin Pondi stated that as a private security firm with local roots and global reach, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd., understands that no society can thrive without peace and security. He also noted that peace and security is a result of collaboration between the community and the government and the first line of defense in preserving peace in Nigeria is the Nigeria Police Force, therefore the decision to build the Police station he added, ” is a mark of Tantita’s commitment to rebuild the peace in Warri and improve the security of lives and properties for all residence in Warri, Effurun and environs.”
In attendance at the commissioning were His Excellency the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr. Kingsley Emu, The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP. Olufemi Abaniwonda, the representative of the Commissioner of Police Oyo State Command, CP Johnson Adenola and other senior officers which included two Deputy Commissioners of Police, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, the DPO Ugborikoko Division CSP. Temi Agbede Zuokuomor, traditional rulers and religious leaders among others.
Signed
Felix Ijomah
FIC Asaba
13th April, 2025.
